Bachman Foundation
Bachman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $730 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $31K.
Bachman Foundation at a glance
In short: Bachman Foundation gave $31K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,520
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,087
- +266.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $730
- -88.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bachman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Hospital Foundation ($10K). Together the top 6 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bachman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 202% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $145K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to support alternative therapies that focus on treating the underlying causes of illness | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Espiscopal Church Sun Valley, ID | Contribution to General Fund | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Policy Forum Ketchum, ID | Contribution to educate citizens on local, state, and national issues | $5,000 |
| Indian Hill Church Cincinnati, OH | Contribution to the General Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Homeless Animals Aldie, VA | Contribution to Support Homeless Animals | $500 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Contribution to the Scholarship Fund | $20 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $730 | $27,000 | $32,412 | $30,520 | 6 | $30,520 | $124 |
| 2024 | $6,141 | $18,500 | $12,996 | $11,100 | 8 | $11,100 | $73 |
| 2023 | $637 | — | $3,402 | $1,550 | 3 | $1,550 | $168 |
| 2022 | $4,039 | $5,000 | $12,095 | $10,100 | 14 | $10,100 | $386 |
| 2021 | $11,133 | $50,000 | $50,640 | $46,500 | 13 | $46,500 | $629 |
| 2020 | $11,773 | $140,000 | $145,238 | $145,120 | 26 | — | $1,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bachman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bachman Foundation is led by Nathan D. Bachman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan D. Bachman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynda A. Bachman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward N. Bachman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bachman Foundation
How much does Bachman Foundation give each year?
Bachman Foundation gave $31K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 8 grants.
What is Bachman Foundation's typical grant size?
Bachman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,087, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bachman Foundation give grants?
Bachman Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Idaho (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Bachman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Bachman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bachman Foundation's largest grantees?
Bachman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christ Hospital Foundation ($10,000), St Thomas Espiscopal Church ($10,000) and Sun Valley Policy Forum ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bachman Foundation?
Bachman Foundation reported $730 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bachman Foundation's EIN?
Bachman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0712009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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