Walter & Merle Baum Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Walter & Merle Baum Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $465,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$465,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $450,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $442,500 | 14 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $450,000 | 17 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $465,000 | 16 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert L Berchem 75 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 783-1200 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Walter & Merle Baum Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 15 | $455,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bridgeport | General | $100,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | General | $75,000 |
| Fairfield University | General | $50,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Inc | General | $35,000 |
| Sterling House Community Center | General | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Milford | General | $25,000 |
| Hopkins School | General | $25,000 |
| Kolbe Cathedral High School | General | $25,000 |
| In A Heartbeat Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Rape Crisis Center of Milford | General | $15,000 |
| Saint Catherine's Academy | General | $15,000 |
| The Thomas Merton Center | General | $15,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Mozaic Jewish Home | General | $10,000 |
| St Martin's de Porres Academy | General | $10,000 |
| Unique & Unified New Era Youth Movement Inc | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Berchem
- Howard Saffan
- Terrance J O'Connor
- Jonathan D Berchem
Questions people ask
Does Walter & Merle Baum Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Walter & Merle Baum Foundation Inc give?
$465,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Walter & Merle Baum Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert L Berchem (President), Howard Saffan (Secretary), Terrance J O'Connor (Vice President) and Jonathan D Berchem (Vice President).
What does Walter & Merle Baum Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.