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
Foundation’s ‘Food Learning Locator’ Featured at Rooting DC Forum
March 19, 2018
On March 3, several Bainum Family Foundation staff spotlighted our “Food Learning Locator” at Rooting DC, a free all-day urban gardening forum that connects local community members with each other ...
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