American Bach Society
Accepts applications
American Bach Society is a private foundation in Hillsdale, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$3.2 million
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew Dirst PO Box 93, Hillsdale, MI 49242 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | vicepresident@americanbacksociety.org |
| What to submit | William h. Scheide research grants: applicants must be a current member of the society; each winner will also receive an additional one- year membership in the society. Applications should include a research proposal of no more than three double- spaced pages, along with a curriculum vitae and a budget, all in english. The committee will favor proposals that include concrete statements of (1) the materials to be consulted (specific scores, books, instruments, etc.) if research in libraries or archives is proposed, and why it is necessary to examine them on-site; (2) a clear itinerary if travel is involved; and (3) the nature of the ultimate outcome of the research (book, article, edition, etc.) william h. Scheide prize: nominations, which may be submitted by any member of the society, should include the name of the author along with a complete bibliographic citation. Each winner will also receive a one-year membership in the society. The frances alford brokaw grant: applications should |
| Deadlines | William h. Scheide research grants: grants will be awarded for research to be completed by december |
| Restrictions | William h. Scheide research grants: the william h. Scheide research grants, stipends ordinarily ranging from 500 to 4,000, awarded annually, provide support for research projects on bach or figures in his circle. The funds may be used to defray travel costs, acquire reproductions of primary sources, or for similar purposes. Although preference will be given to applications from ph.d. Candidates, junior faculty, and independent scholars, senior faculty are also encouraged to apply, especially when institutional research support is limited or unavailable. Awards will normally go to citizens or permanent residents of the united states or canada. Applicants must be a current member of the society; each winner will also receive an additional one- year membership in the society. William h. Scheide prize: the william h. Scheide prize, a sum of 1,000 to be awarded biennially, honors a publication of exceptional merit on bach or figures in his circle by a scholar in the early stages of their ca |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What American Bach Society funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California. It also paid $4,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $13,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middlebury College | Tuition grant for language study | $6,000 |
| Individual | Funding for research | $4,000 |
| Individual | Funding for research | $4,000 |
| UNC Greensboro | Expanding music study & performance | $3,500 |
| Individual | Funding for multimedia project | $3,500 |
| Individual | Funding for research | $3,000 |
| Individual | Expanding music study & performance | $2,000 |
| Individual | Funding for research | $1,500 |
| Individual | Funding to support publication | $1,000 |
| Individual | Funding for research | $1,000 |
| Individual | Directing research for grant winners | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Marsh
- Christina Fuhrmann
- Reginald Sanders
- Stephen Crist
- Andrea Moore
- Tanya Kevorkian
- Derek Stauff
- Ellen Exner
- Lynn Edwards Butler
- Matthew Dirst
- Daniel Melamed
Questions people ask
Does American Bach Society accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: William h. Scheide research grants: grants will be awarded for research to be completed by december.
How much does American Bach Society give?
$30,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs American Bach Society?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana Marsh (Board Member), Christina Fuhrmann (Board Member), Reginald Sanders (Board Member) and Stephen Crist (Board Member) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does American Bach Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, arts and culture and international.