Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Bacca Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is J P Morgan Trust Company Of De. It holds total assets of $36.3M. Annual income is reported at $41M. Total assets have grown from $21.8M in 2012 to $36.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, Colorado and North Carolina. According to available records, Bacca Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $5.6M, with a median grant of $88K. Annual giving has grown from $337K in 2020 to $478K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.8M distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $2M, with an average award of $234K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Colorado, North Carolina, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$65K
Median Grant
$108K
Average Grant
$391K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bacca Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CO, NC.
Bacca Foundation has distributed a total of $5.6M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $88K, with an average of $234K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $2M.
Bacca Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bacca Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston B Berry | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brett M Berry | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jp Morgan Trust Company Of Delaware | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$36.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$36.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$5.6M
Average Grant
$234K
Median Grant
$88K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Have A Dream FoundationSUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION, FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL, AND ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS. | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Bravo VailSUPPORT FOR BRAVO! VAIL MUSIC FESTIVAL | Vail, CO | $125K | 2023 |
| Davidson CollegeSUPPORT FOR THE BACCA FUND FOR HUMANITIES PROGRAM USED TO FUND PREORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INCOMING HUMANTIES STUDENTS AND DOMESTIC STUDY TRIP, ENABLING STUDENTS TO LEARN IN SITU. | Davidson, NC | $108K | 2023 |
| Vail Valley FoundationSUPPORT OF THE VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FUND AT THE CORNERSTONE CIRCLE | Avon, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| Greenhouse ScholarsSUPPORT TO CREATE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LEADERS WORKING TOGETHER TO ENSURE PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS CAN LIVE A LIFE OF THEIR CHOOSING. | Boulder, CO | $75K | 2023 |
| Cal-Wood Education CenterSUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO GROW DIVERSITY AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE NATURE AND THE COLORADO MOUNTAINS | Jamestown, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Boulder Community Health FoundationSUPPORT A COMMUNITY OWNED-AND-OPERATED NONPROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL CARE TO PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES IN BOULDER AND SURROUNDING AREAS. | Boulder, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Parlando IncorporatedSUPPORT FOR PARLANDO SCHOOL OF MUSICAL ARTS | Boulder, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalSUPPORT FOR THE SPRINGBOARD STUDIO WHICH ENGAGES PATIENTS, PROVIDERS, STAFF, DESIGNERS AND ENGINEERS IN HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN TO MAKE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY AT MGH MORE USER-FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT. | Boston, MA | $2M | 2022 |
| Boulder Community HealthSUPPORT A COMMUNITY OWNED-AND-OPERATED NONPROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL CARE TO PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES IN BOULDER AND SURROUNDING AREAS. | Boulder, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| The American School In London Foundation (Uk) LtdTO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & ADVANCEMENT FOR STUDENTS | London | $337K | 2020 |