Bame Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Golden Valley, Minnesota · EIN 27-4159707
- Minnesota
- Golden Valley
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Minnesota
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $1.4MTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 129Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $2.9MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
COORDINATE, PACK, AND SEND OVER 1,300 CARE PACKAGES FOR SOLDIERS SERVING OVERSEAS. BOXES CONTAIN TOILETRIES, SNACKS, GAMES, AND LETTERS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM CHILDREN.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Children'S Cancer Research Fund | $490K | 2025 |
| Engage Your Destiny | $130K | 2025 |
| Riverside Church | $60K | 2025 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | $53K | 2025 |
| Provision Bridge | $52K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (129 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.