The Bill Bass Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 616314816 · Private foundation
The Bill Bass Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $698K in grants paid and $11.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 362 individual grants from this funder — $4.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Bill Bass Foundation funds
The Bill Bass Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago GENERAL FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $118K | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago GENERAL FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $105K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago GENERAL FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $101K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from The Bill Bass Foundation
The Bill Bass Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Bill Bass Foundation
- Does The Bill Bass Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Bill Bass Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Bill Bass Foundation fund?
- The Bill Bass Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Bill Bass Foundation give in grants?
- The Bill Bass Foundation reported $698K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 362 grants.
- Where is The Bill Bass Foundation located?
- The Bill Bass Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 616314816.
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