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
Generations of Giving: Spotlighting Our Family Philanthropy Initiative
August 14, 2018
I like to say that here at the Bainum Family Foundation, our middle name is "Family." And just as our founders Stewart and Jane Bainum were intentional about passing along their commitment to givin...
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