The Bill Bass Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The Bill Bass Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $12.3M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$12.3Mtotal assets

2006IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The Bill Bass Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $817K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago $105K
Chicago Kent College Of Law $75K
University Of Illinois Foundation $50K
Lurie Childrens Foundation $50K
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab $50K
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $40K
Malnati Brain Tumor Institute $35K
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation $35K
Jcc Chicago $25K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation $25K
Loyola University Medical Center $25K
Israel Parasport Center $25K
Chabad Of Champaign Urban $23K
Lincoln Park Zoo $20K
Am Shalom Synagogue $15K
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Venter $12K
Harold E Eisenberg Foundation $10K
Teach For America $10K
National Campaign To Stop Violence $10K
The Helping Hand Network $10K
Congregation Bjbe $10K
Birthright Israel Foundation $10K
Greater Chicago Food Depository $10K
Simon Wiesenthal Center $10K
Center For Enriched Living $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$699K
FY2019$675K
FY2020$698K
FY2021$680K
FY2022$702K
FY2023$903K

About The Bill Bass Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
EIN616314816
IRS ruling2006

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bill Bass Foundation?

The Bill Bass Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $12.3M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Bill Bass Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Bill Bass Foundation?

The Bill Bass Foundation's EIN is 616314816. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Bill Bass Foundation?

Private foundations like The Bill Bass Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Bill Bass Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.