Robert and Isabelle Bass Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3487098 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$210K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $12,500 |
| Forward Momentum | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $12,500 |
| Hubbard Street Dance Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Cedille Records | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Harris Theater for Music and Dance | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Third Coast Percussions | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Nois Performing Arts Organization | Morton Grove, IL | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| D-Composed | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $9,500 |
| Classical Music Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209,500 | 15 |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $161,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349100438
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3487098
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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