Bayless Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bayless Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $666,814 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $131,814. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$666,814
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$131,814
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $381,734 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $381,734 | 8 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $666,814 | 11 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Bayless Family 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 Bayless Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11 | $666,814 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (Icnc) | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $131,814 |
| Definition Theatre Company | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $120,000 |
| Timeline Theatre Company | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $120,000 |
| Chicago Children's Theatre | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $100,000 |
| Shattered Globe Theatre | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $50,000 |
| Theatre Wit | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $50,000 |
| Remy Bumppo Theatre Company | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $50,000 |
| Filament Theatre | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $25,000 |
| Lookingglass Theatre Company | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $10,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $5,000 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | To promote, encourage, and support the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination through all forms of the arts, including literature, performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and culinary arts. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Bayless
- Deann Bayless
- Lane Bayless Sullivan
- Kevin Sullivan
- Melissa Cameron
Questions people ask
Does Bayless Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bayless Family Foundation give?
$666,814 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Bayless Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L Bayless (Treasurer), Deann Bayless (President), Lane Bayless Sullivan (Secretary) and Kevin Sullivan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Bayless Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.