The Baszucki Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Baszucki Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Mateo, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.5 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $20,500 and the largest $2.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15.5 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$20,500
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$39.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.8 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31.7 million | 3 | $25.9 million |
| 2023 | $9.8 million | 15 | $39.0 million |
| 2024 | $15.5 million | 29 | $39.5 million |
How to apply
The Baszucki Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Baszucki Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $140,000 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $2.5 million |
| California | 4 | $2.4 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $2.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $221,361 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $35,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unite America Insititute Inc | For unite america fund ($1.8m) and unite america operations ($500k). | $2.3 million |
| University of Pittsburgh | Support the project elucidating neurobiological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effect of the ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder (bd): a multidisciplinary mechanistic study being conducted by mary philips, md. | $2.2 million |
| The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles | Pilot + rct in adolescents with bipolar disorder. | $1.5 million |
| Mayo Clinic | 16-week ketogenic intervention for bipolar depression: roadmap clinical trial driving clinical implementation. | $1.4 million |
| The Research Foundation for the State University of New York | A research project to develop a data-driven software platform for modeling computational psychiatry known as neuroblox under the direct supervision of l. R. Mujica-parodi, ph.d., $1,022,977 in 2022, $997,128 in 2023, $1,001,326 in 2024. | $1.0 million |
| The Research Foundation for the State University of New York | Support the use of ketosis in modulating metabolic pathways in bipolar disorder. | $997,605 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Diego | Therapeutic ketogenic diet to treat anorexia nervosa-specific cognitions and behaviors. | $588,112 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | General support for research in mitochondrial psychobiology, currently being conducted by dr. Martin picard. | $500,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Los Angeles | Support the work to continue to build the child bipolar network. | $284,179 |
| McLean Hospital Corporation | Support dr. Virginie-anne chouinard in their work on the keto-bd trial: a randomized controlled clinical trial of the ketogenic diet for brain energy metabolism and psychiatric symptoms in first episode bipolar disorder. | $130,585 |
| Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford | 16-week study of keto in adhd (with depression) with coaching and metpsy app. | $100,000 |
| Children's Mental Health Resource Center Inc | Ketogenic therapy in action pilot program and study. | $100,000 |
| Ripple of Hope Films Inc | Support the production budget for the documentary currently entitled untitled white oak project, produced by long shot film llc. | $90,776 |
| Sundance Institute | Catalyst forum. | $35,000 |
| Brain Fog Recovery Source | Participant scholarships for brain fog recovery program. | $20,500 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | For a one-year study: sleep instability and quality of life among registered nurses with bipolar. | $15,640 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Health Research Alliance | Membership dues for 2024. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Regenerative Agriculture Foundation | Funders for regenerative agriculture membership. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
| Individual | 2024 fresh start award. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Baszucki
- Jan Baszucki
- Carolyn Wall Sakata
Questions people ask
Does The Baszucki Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Baszucki Family Foundation give?
$15.5 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $20,500.
Who runs The Baszucki Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Baszucki (President), Jan Baszucki (Secretary/ Treasurer) and Carolyn Wall Sakata (Coo/ Executive Director).
What does The Baszucki Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.