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Robert And Isabelle Bass Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $599K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Robert And Isabelle Bass Foundation Inc. has made 26 grants totaling $316K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $155K and $161K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $30K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 11 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.
Robert And Isabelle Bass Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL.
Robert And Isabelle Bass Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $316K across 26 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $30K.
Robert And Isabelle Bass Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert And Isabelle Bass Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Of America Na | AGENT FOR FIDUCIARY | $28K | $0 | $28K |
| Susan Bass Noel | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chris Noel | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jay P Tarshis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$195K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$161K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$156K
Distribution Amount
$132K
Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$316K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyric Opera Of ChicagoCO-SPONSOR OF TENOR M CLARK | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Field MuseumGRANT FOR K-12 EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago Opera TheaterSUPPORT FOR PRODUCTION OF | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Grant Park Music FestivalSUPPORT PROJECT INCLUSION | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraSUPPORT TRAINING FOR | Chicago, IL | $16K | 2023 |
| Forward MomentumSUPPORT DANCE EDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Storycatchers TheatreSUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Cedille RecordsSUPPORT PLANNED PROJECT BY | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| D-ComposedUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Third Coast PercussionsPROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Girls Inc Of ChicagoSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Reading Between The LinesSUPPORT LITERATURE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Merit School Of MusicUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Classical Music ChicagoUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Healthy Schools CampaignSUPPORT FOR CHANGE FOR GOOD | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |