American Bach Society
Historical FunderHillsdale, Michigan · EIN 47-2392978 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MATTHEW DIRST |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 93, HILLSDALE MI 49242 |
| VICEPRESIDENT@AMERICANBACKSOCIETY.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WILLIAM H. SCHEIDE RESEARCH GRANTS: APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY; EACH WINNER WILL ALSO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL ONE- YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY. APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE A RESEARCH PROPOSAL OF NO MORE THAN THREE DOUBLE- SPACED PAGES, ALONG WITH A CURRICULUM VITAE AND A BUDGET, ALL IN ENGLISH. THE COMMITTEE WILL FAVOR PROPOSALS THAT INCLUDE CONCRETE STATEMENTS OF (1) THE MATERIALS TO BE CONSULTED (SPECIFIC SCORES, BOOKS, INSTRUMENTS, ETC.) IF RESEARCH IN LIBRARIES OR ARCHIVES IS PROPOSED, AND WHY IT IS NECESSARY TO EXAMINE THEM ON-SITE; (2) A CLEAR ITINERARY IF TRAVEL IS INVOLVED; AND (3) THE NATURE OF THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF THE RESEARCH (BOOK, ARTICLE, EDITION, ETC.) WILLIAM H. SCHEIDE PRIZE: NOMINATIONS, WHICH MAY BE SUBMITTED BY ANY MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY, SHOULD INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE AUTHOR ALONG WITH A COMPLETE BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION. EACH WINNER WILL ALSO RECEIVE A ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY. THE FRANCES ALFORD BROKAW GRANT: APPLICATIONS SHOULD |
| Deadlines | WILLIAM H. SCHEIDE RESEARCH GRANTS: GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED FOR RESEARCH TO BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER |
| Restrictions | WILLIAM H. SCHEIDE RESEARCH GRANTS: THE WILLIAM H. SCHEIDE RESEARCH GRANTS, STIPENDS ORDINARILY RANGING FROM 500 TO 4,000, AWARDED ANNUALLY, PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS ON BACH OR FIGURES IN HIS CIRCLE. THE FUNDS MAY BE USED TO DEFRAY TRAVEL COSTS, ACQUIRE REPRODUCTIONS OF PRIMARY SOURCES, OR FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES. ALTHOUGH PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS FROM PH.D. CANDIDATES, JUNIOR FACULTY, AND INDEPENDENT SCHOLARS, SENIOR FACULTY ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO APPLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH SUPPORT IS LIMITED OR UNAVAILABLE. AWARDS WILL NORMALLY GO TO CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA. APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY; EACH WINNER WILL ALSO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL ONE- YEAR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY. WILLIAM H. SCHEIDE PRIZE: THE WILLIAM H. SCHEIDE PRIZE, A SUM OF 1,000 TO BE AWARDED BIENNIALLY, HONORS A PUBLICATION OF EXCEPTIONAL MERIT ON BACH OR FIGURES IN HIS CIRCLE BY A SCHOLAR IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THEIR CA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | Tuition grant for language study | $6,000 |
| Unc Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Expanding music study & performance | $3,500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($21,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349101925
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2392978
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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