• Response to the Key Bridge Collapse
    Read the full statement on how the Bainum Family Philanthropies have committed to supporting the greater Baltimore community.
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  • Educators Level Up at DC Early EdX 2024
    Read about how DC early childhood educators came together for a day of learning and affirmation.
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  • DC's Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund
    Read our response to the latest budget prosoal.
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  • WeVision: Ready for the Ideal Child Care System?
    Let's get clearer about the basics of the ideal child care system.
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  • Assessing Child Care Access
    New report explores supply, demand, quality, and shortages of early childhood education in D.C. and identifies priority investment needs.
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  • 2022/2023 Year in Review
    See how we're advancing our learning, enhancing our organizational performance, and driving positive change in the communities we serve through the power of data.
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  • Bainum Foundation Farm: Embracing Fresh Opportunties
    Read about how the farm will embody new strategies to better serve local communities.
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Who We Are

Our Story

The foundation’s story began in 1968 with entrepreneur Stewart Bainum Sr. and his wife, Jane Bainum. They ​sought​ to create opportunities for children living in poverty by providing access to high-quality educational opportunities and services. Learn how our work has evolved over the years.

We Envision a Society Where All Children Thrive

We work alongside communities experiencing racial and economic disparities to create lasting systems change for the well-being of children and families.

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Our Focus Areas

​​We focus primarily ​on Early Childhood and what children need for a strong start in life. Our Legacy Programs support other issues important to the Bainum family. 

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Our Commitment to Equity

We center equity in every facet of our work and in how we operate as an organization.

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Bainum Foundation Farm: Embracing Fresh Opportunities Amidst a New Growing Season

By: Joe Martinak April 15, 2024
The foundation’s programmatic work is focused on Early Childhood. At the same time, we continue to honor the interests and intentions of our founders through several Legacy Programs — including the...
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News & Updates

Bainum Family Philanthropy’s Response to the Key Bridge Collapse

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

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