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
Corbin Hill Food Project: Building Racial Equity and Community Ownership
July 31, 2018
Across all of our efforts and initiatives, collaboration is at the core of our identity in terms of how we approach problems, how we seek solutions and how we work to generate results. That’s why w...
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Other Recent News
Bainum Family Foundation Investments Support New Grocery Store in D.C.’s Ward 8 and Improved Local Food Distribution
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Bainum Family Foundation and NYC Leadership Academy Launch Leadership Coaching Program to Support Administrators in Faith-Based Schools
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