Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 36-3487098

Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc is a private foundation, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $233K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

+2.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$170K

+5.6% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+23.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $149K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $781K (100%)

States

Illinois

Cities

Chicago

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,157,792	$2,107,575	$2,132,992
Revenue	$256,736	$178,447	$112,320
Expenses	$213,070	$194,634	$193,790
Qualifying Distributions	$183,642	$173,055	$167,243
Net Investment Income	$232,516	$155,919	$90,403
Distributable Amount	$148,504	$132,236	$135,732

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

62 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lyric Opera of Chicago ($30,000), Field Museum ($25,000), Chicago Opera Theater ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHICAGO OPERA THEATER CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
FIELD MUSEUM CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$25,000
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
MERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
CLASSICAL MUSIC CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$5,000
CEDILLE RECORDS CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
HARRIS THEATER FOR MUSIC AND DANCE CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$5,000
LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SUSAN BASS NOEL	PRESIDENT	10	—
BANK OF AMERICA NA	AGENT FOR FIDUCIARY	1	$31,802

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc?

As of 2024, Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc holds $2.2M in total assets with $257K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $170K in 2024.

Where does Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc operate?

Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.

What size grants does Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc award?

In 2024, Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc awarded 12 grants totaling $170K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $149K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc's EIN?

Robert & Isabelle Bass Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3487098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.