Bame Foundation
Accepts applications
Bame Foundation is a private foundation in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 125 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $367,073. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants125
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$367,073
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $694,508 the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $694,508 | 114 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 125 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marissa Schermer Bame Foundation 900 Mendelssohn Ave, Golden Valley, MN 55427 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 730-7015, marissabam@lubettech.com |
| What to submit | Online grant application |
| Deadlines | Requests submitted minimum 60 days prior to event |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bame Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 81 | $982,748 |
| Wisconsin | 14 | $84,180 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $61,694 |
| New York | 2 | $60,260 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $58,380 |
| Florida | 3 | $55,100 |
| Georgia | 4 | $53,701 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $9,440 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,504 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Charitable gift | $367,073 |
| Crescent Cove | Charitable gift | $70,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Maui - Lahaina Clubhouse | Charitable gift | $61,694 |
| Riverside Church | Charitable gift | $60,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Charitable gift | $58,380 |
| Community Foundation of Collier County Inc | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Engage Your Destiny | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Venn Foundation | Charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Provision Bridge | Charitable gift | $45,001 |
| Breakaway Inc | Charitable gift | $31,820 |
| Angel Foundation | Charitable gift | $29,260 |
| Annandale Food Shelf | Charitable gift | $29,050 |
| Autism Society of Minnesota | Charitable gift | $28,735 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Twin Cities | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| LLS Upper Plains Region | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Mpma Education Foundation | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Schools | Charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Spark-Y | Charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Fishing for Life | Charitable gift | $15,750 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin | Charitable gift | $15,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Charitable gift | $14,350 |
| Wilderness Inquiry Inc | Charitable gift | $10,200 |
| Beth El Synagogue | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Family & Children's Center | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Project Echelon | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Crime Prevention Fund | Charitable gift | $9,500 |
| Awaken Inc | Charitable gift | $9,440 |
| Children's Surgery International | Charitable gift | $7,600 |
| The Macc Fund | Charitable gift | $7,500 |
| Toys for Tots Foundation | Charitable gift | $6,504 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hospital | Charitable gift | $6,270 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Charitable gift | $6,100 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Georgia | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Camp Fire Minnesota | Charitable gift | $6,000 |
| Kids in Need Foundation | Charitable gift | $5,500 |
| Children's Miracle Network Wisconsin | Charitable gift | $5,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Christian N Bame
- Marna Bame
- Marissa Bame Schermer
- Lucas C Bame
- Alicia C Bame-Anderson
- Natasha C Bame
- Jason Bame-Anderson
- Christopher Schermer
- Danielle N Bame
Questions people ask
Does Bame Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests submitted minimum 60 days prior to event.
How much does Bame Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 125 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bame Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christian N Bame (President), Marna Bame (Treasurer), Marissa Bame Schermer (Secretary) and Lucas C Bame (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Bame Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.