Bruce and Ann Bachmann Family Foundation
The Bruce and Ann Bachmann Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 1997 and based in Northbrook, Illinois. The foundation utilizes income received from a lawsuit settlement and prior investments to support its grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$149K
+22.7% YoY
Grant Count
54
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-4.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to foster and promote the mission of recipient organizations. Its funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and Culture
- Historic Preservation
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds activities in Illinois, Colorado, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,279,601
- Total Revenues: $322,654
- Total Expenses: $183,313
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total Assets: $1.14 million
- Revenue: $73.1k
- Expenses: $155k
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bruce Bachmann (1934-2017) was a real estate executive and philanthropist who had a long career supporting Chicago-area nonprofits. He was a founder and board member of the Polk Bros. Foundation and played a leading role in establishing Polk Bros Park at Navy Pier. His family connection to the Polk Bros. appliance business provided initial philanthropic resources.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY ETHRIDGE | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASU | 1 | — |
| BETSY KUSHEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2720 Dundee Rd # 298, Northbrook, IL 60062-2609
Phone: 312-280-8131
EIN: 36-4154761
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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