Robert & Juliette F Bacon Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on food assistance, women's empowerment, and arts and culture. It actively funds organizations such as food banks and charities addressing food insecurity, as well as initiatives that promote women's rights and cultural enrichment. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to community service through its diverse range of donations to local nonprofits, particularly in the Chicago area. Its mission reflects a desire to enhance the well-being of underserved populations and promote cultural initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small- to mid-sized Illinois nonprofit with proven local impact in areas like food security, women's services, or community arts seeking one-time or modest multi-thousand dollar donations and able to demonstrate local credibility or trustee-level relationships.
Good Fit
- • Located in Illinois (local presence or programs in IL).
- • Work in food assistance, community services, women's programs, or local arts and culture.
- • Asks in the $4K–$25K range and can show how funds will be used quickly.
- • Existing connections to local intermediaries, community leaders, or board members.
- • Track record of measurable local impact and clear budgeting for program support.
Geography
Giving is heavily Illinois-focused (94% of 2024 dollars) with only a single small out-of-state grant, indicating a state-level rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct recipients across food assistance, women's services and arts, and five of those were new in 2024, which indicates a moderately diverse recipient set for a micro foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly funds only preselected recipients and offers no public website or submission route; while many 2024 grantees were new, the documented invitation-only policy and lack of visible application/contact paths make it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could reliably enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
