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.
We’re part researcher, part organizer, part educator, part investor. We inspire children to ask questions like, “What if?” and “Why not?” Questions that can change their future — and the world.
Our Services
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
Meet Our Farmers: Husband-and-Wife Team Bring Farm Strategy to Life
June 27, 2017
Photo by Douglas Graham/Loudoun Now
When the Bainum Family Foundation received a 263-acre farm in Middleburg, Virginia, from the estate of our founder, Stewart Bainum, in 2015, it opened new doo...
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