News & Updates

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Market-Based Early Childhood Development Centers Empower Families in Rwanda

Aug 27, 2025

Jacksonville Child Care Center 1 of 22 Selected for National Child Care Initiative

Aug 14, 2025

Toledo Day Nursery Strives for Affordability

Aug 14, 2025

Orlando Preschool Looks to Set New Standard for Childcare

Aug 14, 2025

When Global Voices Meet: Building a Shared Future for Family Child Care and Systems Change

Aug 14, 2025

Economics & Child Care: Where Are We Now and Where Do We Go?

Jul 31, 2025

A Public Statement From Philanthropy

May 09, 2025

Five Years Strong: Honoring Early Childhood Educators

Apr 16, 2025

A Vision for Transforming Adventist Education: Announcing a New Model School System

Mar 31, 2025

Transforming Child Care from Vision to Reality: Bainum Family Foundation Introduces WeVision EarlyEd Solutions Lab

Mar 24, 2025

It Is Possible: Making the Ideal Child Care Real

Mar 24, 2025

Investment into Toledo Day Nursery announced during forum

Mar 17, 2025

Legacy Spotlight: Expanding Access to Early Childhood Development Centers in Rwanda

Feb 11, 2025

TAG Welcomes Six New Directors and Five Instrumental Committees

Feb 04, 2025

Governor Moore Celebrates the Formation of the ENOUGH Alliance and $100 Million Dollar Philanthropic Investment to End Child Poverty

Jan 23, 2025

Foundation’s 2023/2024 Interactive ‘Year in Review’ Now Available

Dec 16, 2024

2023/2024 Year in Review

Dec 16, 2024

Listening to Leaders

Nov 25, 2024

David Daniels: From Bridge Collapse to Business Action: Addressing the Child Care Crisis

Oct 14, 2024

Bethesda Foundation Commits $100M to Improve Early Childhood Education Nationwide

Jul 25, 2024

Grants Roundup: $100 Million Over 5 Years to Bolster Early Childhood Education and Make Access to Child Care More Equitable

Jul 24, 2024

Bainum Family Foundation Announces 5-Year, $100 Million Funding Commitment to Early Childhood

Jul 23, 2024

Bainum Family Foundation Commits $100 Million to Early Education

Jul 22, 2024

The Pooled Fund is Driving Progress for Early Child Care and Confronting a Possible Setback in DC

May 02, 2024

The Importance of Cost Effective Childcare Services

Apr 25, 2024

D.C.-Area Employers Offering Child Care Benefits Amid Nationwide Crisis

Apr 25, 2024

Bainum Family Philanthropy’s Response to the Key Bridge Collapse

Apr 05, 2024

Bainum Family Foundation Statement on DC’s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund

Apr 04, 2024

Foundation’s Interactive 2022/2023 ‘Year in Review’ Now Available

Feb 22, 2024

2022/2023 Year in Review

Feb 22, 2024

Family Philanthropy: Moving From Formal Reporting to Genuine Conversation

Feb 19, 2024

Assessing Child Care Access: Measuring Supply, Demand, Quality, and Shortages in the District of Columbia (Full Report, 2024)

Jan 29, 2024

Assessing Child Care Access: Measuring Supply, Demand, Quality, and Shortages in the District of Columbia (Executive Summary, 2024)

Jan 29, 2024

Assessing Child Care Access: Measuring Supply, Demand, Quality, and Shortages in the District of Columbia

Jan 26, 2024

Beyond the Family: An Ecosystem Approach to Family Philanthropy

Dec 19, 2023

Instructional Framework Case Study (Executive Summary)

Nov 23, 2023

New Tool Provides Educators with Free Resources for Equitable Lesson Planning and Classroom Instruction

Jul 10, 2023

Marica Cox Mitchell: Four Mindset Shifts That Are Needed To Make Meaningful Change in Early Childhood

Jun 09, 2023

2021/2022 Year in Review

May 14, 2023

Bainum Family Foundation Applauds White House Care Executive Order but Cautions, More Work Needs to be Done to Support Early Childhood Education

Apr 19, 2023

Foundation’s Interactive 2021/2022 ‘Year in Review’ Now Available

Mar 14, 2023

2020/2021 Year In Review

Jan 27, 2022

Foundation’s Interactive 2020/2021 ‘Year in Review’ Now Available

Jan 27, 2022

David Daniels: New DC tax is a win for early childhood educators, young children and families

Sep 24, 2021

In Memory: Jane Bainum

Aug 27, 2021

THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS ANNOUNCES 2021 CAREER PATHWAYS COHORTS

May 19, 2021

Foundation’s Interactive 2019/2020 ‘Year in Review’ Now Available

Jan 12, 2021

2019/2020 Year in Review

Jan 07, 2021

After the pandemic, where will the US child care system end up?

Sep 21, 2020

Bainum Brief, Volume 2
Creating Change Through Policy Advocacy: 10 Ways Foundations Can Engage

Sep 14, 2020

In Memory: Marcus Gray

Sep 09, 2020

Hunt Institute webinars explore reopening schools, attainment, and more

Jul 30, 2020

D.C.-Area Child Care Centers Struggle To Stay Afloat Amid The Pandemic

Jul 14, 2020

Mary’s Center to Establish D.C. Child Care Reopening Fund with Support from Five Foundations; The $1M Fund Will Assist 115 Local Child Care Programs

Jul 11, 2020

Funders Support Mental Health Care: COVID-19 And Before

Jul 07, 2020

Get Shift Done initiative launches for DMV region

Apr 23, 2020

David Daniels: COVID-19 decisions must protect the most marginalized and vulnerable

Mar 23, 2020

Bainum Brief, Volume 1
Realigning a Legacy: Foundation Refocuses Long-Standing Commitment to Faith-Based Education

Feb 12, 2020

Foundation’s Interactive 2018/2019 ‘Year in Review’ Now Available

Jan 15, 2020

2018/2019 Year in Review

Jan 15, 2020

Bainum Family Foundation Appoints David Daniels as CEO and President

Jan 13, 2020

Insights on Fresh-Produce Distribution in D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8

Nov 12, 2019

New Resource Provides Expert Guidance on Advancing Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems

Sep 18, 2019

Transitions

Jul 19, 2019

Bainum Family Foundation Appoints Brenda Henry, PhD, as Senior Director, Programs; Marica Cox Mitchell as Director, Early Learning

Jun 12, 2019

Why the First 1,000 Days Are Critical to Lifelong Success

Jun 04, 2019

People in the News

May 12, 2019

Transitions

May 10, 2019

Sara Watson, PhD, Joins Bainum Family Foundation as Senior Director, Policy

May 07, 2019

Sara Watson, PhD, Joins Bainum Family Foundation as Senior Director, Policy

May 07, 2019

Business Notes: Bethesda Child Education Foundation Names New CEO

Apr 29, 2019

People in the News

Apr 28, 2019

Bainum Family Foundation Releases Enhanced Version of ‘Food Learning Locator’ to Better Serve D.C. Metro Area

Mar 18, 2019

AdventHealth for Children Partners to Build Innovative Early Learning Center

Feb 28, 2019

New Orlando west-side early learning center promises more than education

Feb 20, 2019

People in the News

Feb 17, 2019

Bainum Family Foundation Appoints Mae Cheung as General Counsel and Senior Director, Compliance; Promotes Leila Otis to Vice President, Programs

Feb 07, 2019

Foundation’s 2017/2018 ‘Year in Review’
Now Available

Feb 04, 2019

2017/2018 Year in Review

Jan 31, 2019

Early Learning Supply and Demand in the District of Columbia: Using Data to Identify Critical Gaps
(Full Report, 2018)

Nov 07, 2018

Early Learning Supply and Demand in the District of Columbia: Five Key Takeaways From Groundbreaking Analysis
(Executive Summary, 2018)

Nov 07, 2018

Bainum Family Foundation Invests $500,000 to Help Lourie Center Expand Site and Serve 90 Additional Children and Families

Oct 22, 2018

Bainum Family Foundation Promotes David Daniels to Chief Operating Officer

Oct 17, 2018

New program amps up mental health efforts in DC’s schools

Sep 12, 2018

The Starting Line: Behind a Push by Foundations to Expand Access to Childcare in Their Cities

Sep 04, 2018

Bainum Family Foundation Investments Support New Grocery Store in D.C.’s Ward 8 and Improved Local Food Distribution

Aug 07, 2018

Bainum Family Foundation and NYC Leadership Academy Launch Leadership Coaching Program to Support Administrators in Faith-Based Schools

Jul 11, 2018

Expanded Quality Improvement Network to Provide 94 More High-Quality Early Learning Seats in D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8

Jul 05, 2018

D.C. Council OKs early childcare programs

Jun 26, 2018

Statement: Bainum Family Foundation Applauds New District Investments for Infants and Toddlers

Jun 26, 2018

An Old Foundation with a New Strategy Expands Its Early Childhood Work

Jun 18, 2018

Bainum Foundation Partners With DC Schools on Mental Health Initiative

Jun 16, 2018

Bainum Family Foundation Announces
Partners for School Mental Health Initiative

Jun 12, 2018

Bainum Family Foundation Commits $12.7 Million for Early Learning

Jun 11, 2018

Orlando’s West Lakes area gets $12.75 million boost from foundation to create early learning center

Jun 06, 2018

Orlando’s West Lakes area gets $12.75 million boost from foundation to create early learning center

Jun 06, 2018

Bainum Family Foundation Commits $12.75 Million to Help Florida Hospital Foundation, LIFT Orlando Build Early Learning Center in Orlando’s
West Lakes Neighborhood

Jun 06, 2018

Bainum Family Foundation Marks
50th Anniversary in 2018

Apr 18, 2018

Tammy L. Mann, PhD, Joins Bainum Family Foundation Board of Directors

Feb 15, 2018

2016/2017 Year in Review

Jan 11, 2018

Foundation’s 2016/2017 ‘Year in Review’
Now Available

Jan 11, 2018

Partnership seeks to expand school-based mental health services

Dec 22, 2017

Bainum Invests $4.1M in Mental Health for Students East of the River

Nov 17, 2017

Bainum Family Foundation Announces School Mental Health Initiative, Invests $4.1 Million to Expand
Services in D.C.

Nov 08, 2017

Our 2017 Staff Retreat: Committing to Core Values, Digging Deeper with DEI

Oct 19, 2017

Bainum Family Foundation Launches ‘Food Learning Locator’

Sep 18, 2017

Bainum Family Foundation Invests
$4.5 Million to Boost Supply of
High-Quality Early Learning Seats
in D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8

Sep 12, 2017

Infants and Toddlers in the District of Columbia: A Statistical Look at Needs and Disparities (2015)

Sep 08, 2017

2015-2020 Strategic Plan

Sep 08, 2017

Sowing the Seeds of Community at Bainum Farm

Jun 01, 2017

Roberto J. Rodriguez Joins Bainum Family Foundation Board of Directors

May 22, 2017

Foundation’s 2015/2016 ‘Year in Review’
Now Available

Apr 13, 2017

2015/2016 Year in Review

Apr 13, 2017

Foundation’s David Daniels Selected for Philanthropic Sector’s Premier Leadership Development Program

Jan 12, 2017

Foundation Publishes New Report: Assessing Community Needs in Park Heights

Nov 07, 2016

New Resource-Sharing Platform Aims to Improve D.C. Child Care Quality

Sep 19, 2016

Bajos niveles educacionales en Washington D.C. (Low education levels in Washington, D.C.)

Aug 29, 2016

Joan Lombardi, PhD, Joins Bainum Family Foundation Board of Directors

Aug 23, 2016

Foundation acquires farm to provide fresh produce to D.C.’s poorest areas

Aug 15, 2016

Reversing the Odds for East of the River Kids

Jul 28, 2016

Bainum Family Foundation Supports
Powerful New Book: Helping Children Succeed

Jun 27, 2016

SHE WAS PROMISED FREE COLLEGE, BUT LIFE GOT IN THE WAY. TWO DECADES LATER, SHE’S A GRADUATE.

May 25, 2016

Foundation’s 2014/2015 ‘Year in Review’
Now Available

May 25, 2016

2014/2015 Year in Review

May 23, 2016

Bainum Family Foundation to Partner With Arcadia to Increase Supply of Fresh, Healthy Foods in Wards 7 and 8

May 16, 2016

BEYOND PRE-K: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-AREA FOUNDATION AIDS INFANTS AND TODDLERS

Mar 25, 2016

Miriam Calderon Joins Bainum Family Foundation as Senior Director of Early Learning

Mar 16, 2016

Bainum Family Foundation Invests
$2.2 Million to Expand Services for Infants and Toddlers in Wards 7 and 8

Mar 14, 2016

‘Southeast 67’ Documentary Showcased in Washington Post and at SXSW Education Conference

Mar 08, 2016

THESE STUDENTS WANTED AN EDUCATION WHEN D.C. WAS THE NATION’S ‘MURDER CAPITAL’

Mar 06, 2016

Foundation Joins Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Jan 20, 2016

Bainum Family Foundation Backs Commitment to D.C. Infants and Toddlers With Creation of Birth-to-Three Policy Alliance, Initial Grants of $575,000

Jan 11, 2016

Foundation Joins Invest in US for Anniversary Event in D.C.

Dec 18, 2015

ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN D.C. STARTS IN INFANCY, REPORT SHOWS

Dec 10, 2015

Race, Place Shape Fate for Youngest DC Residents, Report Finds

Dec 10, 2015

2013/2014 Annual Report

Sep 22, 2015

Dreamers: In Their Own Words

Sep 14, 2015

Focus Group Report

Sep 14, 2015

Commonweal Foundation Honors Its Past, Redefines Future By Launching New Name

Sep 13, 2015

Need to Know

Sep 09, 2015

Parent Pledge

Sep 09, 2015

Issue 13 Fall 2014

Sep 08, 2015

Issue 12 Spring 2014

Sep 08, 2015

Issue 11 Fall 2013

Sep 08, 2015

Issue 10 Spring 2013

Sep 08, 2015

2012/2013 Annual Report

Sep 08, 2015

2011/2012 Annual Report

Sep 08, 2015

2011/2012 Annual Report

Sep 08, 2015

2010/2011 Annual Report

Sep 08, 2015

PICKING UP AN ELUSIVE COLLEGE DREAM

Aug 29, 2014

STEWART W. BAINUM SR., D.C. BUSINESSMAN, DIES

Feb 19, 2014

MONTGOMERY HONORS CHOICE HOTELS, MANORCARE FOUNDER FOR PHILANTHROPIC GIVING

Nov 26, 2009

Southeast 67 Featured in Several Local and National News Outlets

Sep 02, 2015

2015-2020 Strategic Plan: Foundation Launches New Direction

Sep 03, 2015

Center for American Progress Brings Together Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Other Local Leaders for Early Childhood Event

Apr 14, 2015

Encore Screening of Southeast 67, April 16

Mar 16, 2015

Southeast 67 World Premiere at Barracks Row Theater Church

Feb 27, 2015

Invest in US Partners with Actress Jennifer Garner

Feb 10, 2015

Southeast 67 Private Screening Brings Hundreds Together

Feb 09, 2015

Southeast 67 accepted into the 2015 DC Independent Film Festival

Jan 30, 2015