Baumol Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Baumol Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kent, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $306,260 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $35,767. 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$306,260
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$35,767
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $204,162 the year before.
26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,260 | 35 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $2,395 | 2 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $204,162 | 40 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $306,260 | 50 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Baumol Family Foundation 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.
What Baumol Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $217,760 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $23,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $22,500 |
| California | 6 | $16,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Theatre | See statement 7 | $35,767 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | See statement 7 | $35,522 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation | See statement 7 | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | See statement 7 | $15,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | See statement 7 | $15,000 |
| Mt Sinai Dept of Rehabilitation Medicine | See statement 7 | $12,000 |
| New Israel Fund | See statement 7 | $12,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | See statement 7 | $12,000 |
| Andrew Goodman Foundation | See statement 7 | $10,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | See statement 7 | $8,000 |
| Oaaw | See statement 7 | $7,500 |
| Women on Wheels | See statement 7 | $7,500 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights | See statement 7 | $6,000 |
| Kristof Impact Org | See statement 7 | $6,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| City Harvest | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of NYC | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of the Hudson Valley | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| Muso Health Org | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| Nprwnyc | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| NYC Children's Theater | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| Central American Legal Assistance | See statement 7 | $5,000 |
| Helicon Foundation | See statement 7 | $4,475 |
| Ashoka | See statement 7 | $4,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | See statement 7 | $4,000 |
| Ninbus Dance | See statement 7 | $3,500 |
| Caramoor | See statement 7 | $3,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | See statement 7 | $3,000 |
| Queens College Foundation | See statement 7 | $3,000 |
| Thirteen Associates | See statement 7 | $3,000 |
| The Door | See statement 7 | $3,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | See statement 7 | $2,820 |
| Carnegie Hall | See statement 7 | $2,630 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | See statement 7 | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hudson River Park | See statement 7 | $2,000 |
| NYU School of Law | See statement 7 | $2,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | See statement 7 | $2,000 |
| Technoserve | See statement 7 | $2,000 |
| Tompkins Corners Cultural Center | See statement 7 | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sabrina Lee
- Daniel Baumol
- Naomi L Baumol
- Alexander SL Baumol
Questions people ask
Does Baumol Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baumol Family Foundation give?
$306,260 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Baumol Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sabrina Lee (Trustee/Treasurer), Daniel Baumol (Trustee/President), Naomi L Baumol (Trustee) and Alexander SL Baumol (Trustee).
What does Baumol Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.