Our story.
The Foundation’s story began in 1968 with entrepreneur Stewart Bainum. He wanted to give children living in poverty the opportunity to break the bonds of their circumstances through access to high-quality educational opportunities and services. See what we’re focused on now.
How Do We Help Children Succeed?
Let us count the ways.
As part researcher, part organizer, part educator and part investor, we put children at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to changing their futures.
Our Focus Areas
We work with partners, parents and educators to offer services such as early learning, wrap-around support and knowledge building.
Knowledge Building
Wrap-Around Support
Early Learning
New Bainum Brief: Creating Change Through Policy Advocacy
September 30, 2020
One of the most powerful strategies any foundation can use to achieve its goals for a better society — in areas as diverse as health, energy, arts or education — is to engage in public education an...
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