WJ Bach Foundation
WJ Bach Foundation is a private foundation, based in Franklin, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $25K.
WJ Bach Foundation at a glance
In short: WJ Bach Foundation gave $25K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $24,889
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- Average grant
- $6,222
- Median grant
- $6,222
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who WJ Bach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Valley Worship Center ($8K). Together the top 4 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $761 (2020) to $25K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Worship Center Riverton, NE | Church Operating | $8,297 |
| United Church of Christ Riverton, NE | Church Operating | $8,296 |
| Sacred Heart Church Red Cloud, NE | Church Operating | $4,148 |
| St Katharine Drexal Church Franklin, NE | Church Operating | $4,148 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $47 | $25,021 | $24,889 | 4 |
| 2021 | $24,974 | $89 | $240 | — | — |
| 2020 | $25,125 | $1,001 | $1,001 | $761 | 4 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WJ Bach Foundation is led by Connie J Kahrs, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Connie J Kahrs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 WJ Bach Foundation
How much does WJ Bach Foundation give each year?
WJ Bach Foundation gave $25K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is WJ Bach Foundation's typical grant size?
WJ Bach Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $6,222, and its average grant was $6,222, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WJ Bach Foundation give grants?
WJ Bach Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Riverton, NE (2 grants).
Does WJ Bach Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of WJ Bach Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is WJ Bach Foundation's EIN?
WJ Bach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0141238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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