Baum Charitable Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Baum Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,050 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,050
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$917,401
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,344 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,252 | 21 | $820,511 |
| 2024 | $39,344 | 16 | $833,311 |
| 2025 | $40,050 | 15 | $917,401 |
How to apply
| Contact | Seth Rahmoeller Arvest Bank 516 E Millsap Rd Ste 203, Fayetteville, AR 72703 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (479) 757-8535 |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
| Deadlines | May 31 and november 30 |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be irc 501 c 3 or public charities |
What Baum Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 15 | $40,050 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Program | $5,000 |
| Botanical Garden of the Ozarks | Program | $4,000 |
| Circle of Life Hospice | Program | $3,000 |
| Gregory Kistler Treatment Center | Equipmentprogram | $3,000 |
| Welcome Health | Program | $3,000 |
| Soar Afterschool Program | Program | $2,625 |
| Girl Scouts Diamonds of Ar Ok TX | Program | $2,625 |
| Nwa Childrens Shelter | Program | $2,500 |
| Magdalene Serenity House | Program | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Program | $2,500 |
| Casa of NW Arkansas | Program | $2,250 |
| Arkansas Imagination Library | Program | $2,000 |
| Symphony of Nwa | Program | $2,000 |
| Individual | Program | $1,800 |
| Nwa Womens Shelter | Program | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- April Shy
- Hope Bradberry
- Tom Jones
- Seth Rahmoeller
Questions people ask
Does Baum Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31 and november 30.
How much does Baum Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$40,050 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Baum Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists April Shy (Director), Hope Bradberry (Director), Tom Jones (Director) and Seth Rahmoeller (Trust Officer).
What does Baum Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and housing and homelessness.