Alvin H Baum Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Alvin H Baum Family Fund is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3.7 million and the largest $3.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$3.7 million
- Largest grant$3.7 million
- Assets$51.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 1 | $47.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 1 | $50.9 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 1 | $51.2 million |
How to apply
Alvin H Baum Family Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $3.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| List of Donees Available Upon Request | To further the exempt purposes of the recipients | $3.7 million |
Officers and trustees
- Joel M Friedman
- Ross Friedman
- Iris Friedman
- Kevin Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Alvin H Baum Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alvin H Baum Family Fund give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3.7 million.
Who runs Alvin H Baum Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel M Friedman (President/Dir), Ross Friedman (Vice Pres/Dir), Iris Friedman (Secretary/Dir) and Kevin Friedman (Director).