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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Bill Bass Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $836K across 158 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$836K
2024
Grantees funded
158
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
59
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
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Marc Schwartz
Board Member
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Melinda Jacobson
Board Member
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Louis a Rascia
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP?
No. THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP give?
THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP make each year?
In 2024, THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $836 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP fund recently?
In 2024, THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, University of Illinois Foundation, and BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP?
THE BILL BASS FOUNDATION C/O MARC SCHWARTZ HARRISON & HELD LLP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.