Bruce and Ann Bachmann Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-4154761 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$149K
Organizations funded54
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5430 Kids Tennis Foundation | Boulder, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $12,000 |
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $10,500 |
| Growing Gardens | Boulder, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $10,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $6,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rockies | Denver, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $6,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Lake Forest, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $5,500 |
| Fill a Heart for Kids | Lake Forest, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $5,000 |
| Firebird Community Arts | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $5,000 |
| Usc Shoah Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $5,000 |
| North Shore Exchange | Glencoe, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $4,775 |
| Curt's Cafe | Evanston, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $4,000 |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $3,500 |
| Temple Beth El | Northbrook, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $3,500 |
| A Safe Place | Zion, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $3,000 |
| Intercambio Uniting Communities | Boulder, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,650 |
| Bernie's Book Bank | Lake Bluff, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Botanical Gardens | Glencoe, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Boulder Food Rescue | Boulder, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Center for Enriched Living | Riverwoods, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation | Denver, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Denver Art Museum | Denver, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Elawa Farm Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Garfield Park Conservatory | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes - Ccim Charity Golf Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,500 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance | Boulder, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,000 |
| Environment for the Americas | Boulder, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,000 |
| Hope for the Silent Voices | Deerfield, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,000 |
| Writers' Theatre | Glencoe, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $2,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,500 |
| Kicking for the Games | Denver, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,500 |
| St Jude | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,500 |
| Denver Botanical Gardens | Denver, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,350 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Darvet Syndrome Foundation | Cherry Hill, NJ | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Dion's Chicago Dream | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Eaa Aviation Foundation | Oshkosh, WI | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | Columbia, MD | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Hearing & Speech Resources (Fhsr) | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Hubbard Street Dance Chicago | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| National Liberty Museum | Philadelphia, PA | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Optics for the Tropics | Gainesville, FL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Ruta Lithuanian Cultural Society | Westminster, CO | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $1,000 |
| Art Center of Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $500 |
| Glencoe Public Library | Glencoe, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $500 |
| Kids Above All | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $500 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $500 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $400 |
| Hunger Resource Network | Northbrook, IL | To foster and promote activities of recipient. | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,425 | 54 |
| 2023 | $121,800 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502339349100315
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4154761
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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