Bachman Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 01-0712009

Bachman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K.

Key facts about Bachman Foundation

EIN: 01-0712009
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $11,100
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $1,388
Median grant: $500
Total assets: $6,141
Primary geography: Ohio (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Bachman Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bachman Foundation's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (59%) and Idaho (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants). 38% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Bachman Foundation gives

Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6K

+864.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$11K

+616.1% YoY

Grant Count

+166.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+168.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bachman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Bachman Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $7K (59%)

Idaho $3K (27%)

Kentucky $500 (5%)

North Carolina $500 (5%)

Virginia $500 (5%)

All other $100 (1%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Michigan Montana North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia Washington

Cities

CincinnatiKetchumNewtown SquareSun ValleyCharlottesvillePrincetonArlingtonBoiseMamaroneckMasonPortlandBeverly HillsBloomfield HillsCharlottevilleComstock ParkCovingtonDaytonEdgewoodFalls ChurchGahanna

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,141	$637	$4,039
Revenue	$18,500	—	$5,000
Expenses	$12,996	$3,402	$12,095
Qualifying Distributions	$11,100	$1,550	$10,100
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$73	$168	$386

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Indian Hill Church ($5,000), Sun Valley Policy Forum ($3,000), Cise ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
INDIAN HILL CHURCH Cincinnati, OH	CONTRIBUTION TO THE GENERAL FUND	$5,000
SUN VALLEY POLICY FORUM Ketchum, ID	CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ISSUES	$3,000
CISE Cincinnati, OH	CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S CATHOLIC EDUCATION	$1,000
CINCINNATI BALLET Cincinnati, OH	CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ARTS	$500
ST ELIZABETH FOUNDATION Edgewood, KY	CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT HOSPICE CARE	$500
TRELLIS SUPPORTIVE CARE FOUNDATION Winstonsalem, NC	CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT HOSPICE CARE	$500
UNIVERISTY OF VIRGINIA Charlotteville, VA	CONTRIBUTION TO THE ANNUAL FUND	$500
EPISCOPAL ACADEMY Newtown Square, PA	CONTRIBUTI0N TO SCHOOL OPERATING EXPENSES	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Nathan D Bachman	President/ Director	—	—
Lynda a Bachman	Vice President/Director	—	—
Edward N Bachman	Secretary/Treasurer	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bachman Foundation?

Bachman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Bachman Foundation?

As of 2024, Bachman Foundation holds $6K in total assets with $19K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $11K in 2024.

Where does Bachman Foundation operate?

Bachman Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does Bachman Foundation award?

In 2024, Bachman Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bachman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bachman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.