Emanuel Bachmann Foundation
The Emanuel Bachmann Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2025, it reported 86 grants totaling $150,000 to charitable organizations.
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Emanuel Bachmann Foundation gave $150K across 86 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 86
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,744
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $750,827
- +25.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (6 of 86, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Emanuel Bachmann Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 S Hope St Ste 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2815
Phone: (213) 483-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Emanuel Bachmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Southern California Chapter ($16K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
404 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 404 grants of 404 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 64% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were New York (5%), Ohio (4%), and Arizona and the District of Columbia (3% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Emanuel Bachmann Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 86 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $917; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 86 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Southern California Chapter Tustin, CA | Research | $16,000 |
| Childrens Hospital - LA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Research | $14,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Research | $14,000 |
| The Childrens Burn Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Research | $6,000 |
| Momentum Woodland Hills, CA | Support | $5,500 |
| Child Rescue Coalition Boca Raton, FL | Support | $4,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Support | $4,000 |
| Under the Angel's Wings Rescue Phelan, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| Manes for Movement Torrance, CA | Support | $3,250 |
| Basis Charter School Prescott, AZ | Support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $750,827 | $180,045 | $154,063 | $150,000 | 86 | $150,000 | $175,982 | $121,351 |
| 2024 | $598,385 | $186,493 | $142,653 | $137,500 | 84 | $137,500 | $181,340 | $124,435 |
| 2023 | $558,607 | $168,156 | $134,026 | $130,000 | 82 | $130,000 | $164,130 | $99,896 |
| 2022 | $520,205 | $132,886 | $125,068 | $124,000 | 79 | $124,000 | $131,818 | $91,937 |
| 2021 | $489,017 | $103,477 | $248,161 | $120,000 | 73 | — | — | $74,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emanuel Bachmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees reflect a range of activities. For example, Child Rescue Coalition says its mission is to protect children from sexual exploitation through technology and partnerships; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and Manes for Movement says it uses equine-assisted therapies and activities to improve the lives of people with special needs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 86 grants totaling $150,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $16,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $16,000 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Southern California Chapter for research, and $14,000 each to Children’s Hospital - LA Foundation and the University of Southern California for research. Other listed grants included $6,000 to The Children’s Burn Foundation for research and $5,500 to Momentum for support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald M Whitehead as president; Lori L Butler-Brunn and Paul D Bachmann as vice presidents; and Kevin L Kirkpatrick as secretary/treasurer.
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation is led by Gerald M. Whitehead, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald M. Whitehead
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin L. Kirkpatrick
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori L. Butler-Brunn
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paul D. Bachmann
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Emanuel Bachmann Foundation
How much does Emanuel Bachmann Foundation give each year?
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation gave $150K across 86 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $138K across 84 grants.
What is Emanuel Bachmann Foundation's typical grant size?
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,744, across 86 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Emanuel Bachmann Foundation that year got $917 on average.
Where does Emanuel Bachmann Foundation give grants?
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (16 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Pasadena, CA (4 grants) and Waco, TX (2 grants).
Does Emanuel Bachmann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 86 grants with a stated purpose on Emanuel Bachmann Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (61 grants) and "Research" (22 grants).
Who are Emanuel Bachmann Foundation's largest grantees?
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Southern California Chapter ($16,000), Childrens Hospital - LA Foundation ($14,000) and University of Southern California ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Emanuel Bachmann Foundation?
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation reported $751K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Emanuel Bachmann Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees reflect a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emanuel Bachmann Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Emanuel Bachmann Foundation's EIN?
Emanuel Bachmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4300107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Emanuel Bachmann Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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