We continue the legacy of giving established by Phil and Martha by awarding grants across our region of Northeast Tennessee.

We continue the legacy of giving established by Phil and Martha by awarding grants across our region of Northeast Tennessee.

  • Phil Bachman beside a yellow classic car
  • Phil Bachman with a yellow convertible
  • Phil and Martha Bachman beside a yellow sports car
  • Phil and Martha Bachman with family at an automotive gathering
Phil Bachman beside a yellow classic car
Phil Bachman with a yellow convertible
Phil and Martha Bachman beside a yellow sports car
Phil and Martha Bachman with family at an automotive gathering

PHIL & MARTHA BACHMAN

Our Values

Rooted in the Bachmans’ lifelong commitment to community, our giving is guided by care, responsibility, and a belief in the power of local organizations to make a lasting difference.

Rooted in the Bachmans’ lifelong commitment to community, our giving is guided by care, responsibility, and a belief in the power of local organizations to make a lasting difference.

COMPASSION

We give from a posture of compassion, caring deeply about the great communities of Northeast Tennessee. 

RESPECT

Our relationships with other nonprofits are built upon respect, for we value the lifechanging work they do.

LEGACY

We celebrate, continue, and expand Phil and Martha’s philanthropy to the region they loved and called home. 

COLLABORATION

Our foundation not only gives financial gifts but also helps our nonprofit partners to think creatively about projects and missions.

AUTOMOTIVE LEGACY

Phil and Martha Bachman built one of Northeast Tennessee's most prominent automotive dealership networks over a career lasting more than 50 years. At age 29 in 1967, Phil began his automotive business and became the youngest Cadillac dealer in the United States. The dealership network grew to span four cities and several franchises.

In addition to being a car dealer, he and Martha shared a passion for Ferraris and other sports cars. They grew their hobby into a world-class collection. The sale of the collection funds this foundation.

Classic cars displayed in the Bachman collection

OUR BOARD

Our board stewards the Bachmans’ legacy with thoughtful leadership, local insight, and a shared commitment to strengthening Northeast Tennessee communities.

Suzanne Stouffer

Myron Bernard

Don Royston

Philip “P.B.” Bachman

Dan Donaldson

Every Funding Application Is Reviewed with Care

Every Funding Application Is Reviewed with Care

We carefully review every grant application we receive, giving each submission the attention it deserves. Applications are accepted year-round. Applicants generally receive a decision within 3–4 weeks.

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