Who We Are
Our Story
The foundation’s story began in 1968 with entrepreneur Stewart Bainum Sr. and his wife, Jane Bainum. They sought to create opportunities for children living in poverty by providing access to high-quality educational opportunities and services. Learn how our work has evolved over the years.
We Envision a Society Where All Children Thrive
We work alongside communities experiencing racial and economic disparities to create lasting systems change for the well-being of children and families.
Our Focus Areas
We focus primarily on Early Childhood and what children need for a strong start in life. Our Legacy Programs support other issues important to the Bainum family.
Our Commitment to Equity
We center equity in every facet of our work and in how we operate as an organization.
World Environment Day 2024: Celebrating our G3 Fund Grantees
June 5, 2024
First recognized by the United Nations in 1973, June 5 marks World Environment Day. In honor of this occasion, we celebrate the remarkable work of our grantees in one of our Legacy Programs, the G3...
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We focus primarily on Early Childhood and what children need for a strong start in life. Our Legacy Programs support other issues important to the Bainum family.
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