Bauman Foundation
| Formation | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Lionel R. Bauman |
| Type | Foundation |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Progressive political and social change[1] |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Methods | Grantmaking |
President | Patricia Bauman |
Executive Director | Gary Bass[2] |
| Disbursements | $6,845,063 (2014)[3] |
| Expenses (2014) | $8,225,164[3] |
| Endowment | $95,105,002[3] |
| Website |
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The Bauman Foundation is a private grant-making foundation based in Washington, D.C. As of 2014, it had assets of approximately $95 million.[3] Its stated mission is support of advocacy for systemic progressive social change.[4]
Founded in 1987, the Bauman Foundation was funded by the estate of Lionel R. Bauman, a New York City lawyer and businessman. Lionel's daughter, Patricia Bauman, currently serves as the organization's president.[5] The Bauman Foundation makes approximately $5 million to $6 million of grants per year.[6]
The Bauman Foundation has been a major donor to the progressive advocacy group People for the American Way. Bauman has also funded the League of Conservation Voters, ProgressNow and The Voter Participation Center.[7]
References
- ↑ "About Us". Bauman Foundation. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ Clolerly, Paul (October 25, 2010). "Gary Bass To Leave OMB Watch To Head Foundation". The Nonprofit Times. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "IRS Form 990 2014" (PDF). Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ "Member Spotlight: Bauman Foundation". Winter 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ "How to give it - Patricia Bauman". Financial Times. June 14, 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ "Bauman Foundation: Grants for Conservation". Inside Philanthropy. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
- ↑ Evans, Will (September 30, 2008). "McCain, GOP Senators Challenged On Pay Equity For Women". NPR. Archived from the original on October 4, 2008. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
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