Bass Clef Trust
Bass Clef Trust is a private foundation, based in Wausau, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $57K.
Bass Clef Trust at a glance
In short: Bass Clef Trust gave $57K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $57K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $56,593
- +465.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $56,593
- +465.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $56,593
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Bass Clef Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Luther Memorial Church ($57K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bass Clef Trust gives
- In 2023 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $1.7M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Memorial Church Madison, WI | Installation of New Pipe Organ | $56,593 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $762 | $62,342 | $56,593 | 1 | $56,593 | — | $966 |
| 2022 | $61,580 | $760 | $14,713 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $3,211 |
| 2021 | $75,533 | $264,232 | $1,687,818 | $1,670,288 | 3 | $1,670,288 | $80,613 | $55,940 |
| 2020 | $1,597,040 | $2,565,787 | — | — | — | — | $965,787 | $65,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bass Clef Trust reported a distributable amount of $966 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bass Clef Trust is led by Susanne Michler, Settlor & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Susanne Michler
Settlor & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Bradley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Bass Clef Trust
How much does Bass Clef Trust give each year?
Bass Clef Trust gave $57K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
Where does Bass Clef Trust operate?
Bass Clef Trust has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
How much is Bass Clef Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bass Clef Trust reported a distributable amount of $966 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bass Clef Trust's EIN?
Bass Clef Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4396028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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