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Private Foundation
BAME FOUNDATION
BAME FOUNDATION is a Private Foundation headquartered in GOLDEN VALLEY, MN. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $2.6M revenue, $1.5M expenses, $2.9M total assets. IRS filings disclose 1,085 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $7.9M.
EIN: 274159707
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Corporate Foundations
NTEE: T21
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.6M
Total Expenses$1.5M
Total Assets$2.9M
Grants Given1,085
Grant Total$7.9M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND
GRANT FUNDED THROUGH PROCEEDS OF THE 140 GOLF INVITATIONAL TO SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAM INITIATIVES.
$278,949
CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND
GRANT FUNDED THROUGH PROCEEDS OF THE 140 GOLF INVITATIONAL TO SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAM INITIATIVES.
$200,000
ENGAGE YOUR DESTINY
PROGRAM SUPPORT TO FUND ONE YEAR OF ON-SITE PROGRAMMING THROUGH ENGAGE YOUR DESTINY FOCUSED ON RESILIENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL.
$125,000
DUCKS UNLIMITED INC
PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE LIVING LAKES INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE WETLAND RESTORATION, WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, AND HABITAT CONSERVATION EFFORTS.
$50,000
CRESCENT COVE
FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH GALA SPONSORSHIP AND MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVICES AND COMMUNITY IMPACT INITIATIVES.
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 1,085 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Alicia C Bame-Anderson
PRESIDENT
Christian N Bame
DIRECTOR
Christopher Schermer
DIRECTOR
Danielle N Bame
DIRECTOR
Jason Bame-Anderson
DIRECTOR
Lucas C Bame
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.6M | $1.5M | $2.9M |
| 2024 | $1.7M | $1.5M | $1.8M |
| 2023 | $975K | $766K | $1.7M |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $1.0M | $1.4M |
| 2021 | $1.3M | $810K | $1.3M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.3M to $2.6M (+106%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, and 4 other states.
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