Bacca Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bacca Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$45.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $478,000 | 7 | $37.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 10 | $40.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 13 | $45.1 million |
How to apply
Bacca Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bacca Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Colorado | 9 | $370,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $108,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Support for the springboard studio which engages patients, providers, staff, designers and engineers in human-centered design to make healthcare delivery at mgh more user-friendly and efficient. | $1.0 million |
| University of Virginia | Support to provide scholarships, promote faculty research, and enable medical discoveries | $250,000 |
| Bravo Vail | Support for bravo! Vail music festival | $125,000 |
| Davidson College | Support for the bacca fund for humanities program used to fund preorientation program for incoming humanties students and domestic study trip, enabling students to learn in situ. | $108,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | Support of the vail valley foundation's annual fund at the cornerstone circle | $100,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Support to create a diverse community of leaders working together to ensure people of all backgrounds can live a life of their choosing. | $50,000 |
| Cal-Wood Education Center | Support for environmental education programs to grow diversity and number of people who experience nature and the colorado mountains | $35,000 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation | Support for programs to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education, fulfill their potential, and achieve their dreams. | $20,000 |
| Parlando Incorporated | Support for parlando school of musical arts | $20,000 |
| Boulder Community Health Foundation | Support a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing high-quality medical care to people and businesses in boulder and surrounding areas. | $10,000 |
| Roots Music Project Foundation | Support for live music in colorado | $10,000 |
| Vail Veterans Foundation Inc | Empowering wounded warriors through rehabilitative sports and recreation | $10,000 |
| Serve 68 | To mobilize, resource, and connect the local church in order to fulfill its role in a community | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Trust Company of Delaware
- Brett M Berry
- Winston B Berry
Questions people ask
Does Bacca Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bacca Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Bacca Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Trust Company of Delaware (Trustee), Brett M Berry (Trustee) and Winston B Berry (Trustee).
What does Bacca Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.