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The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation

Accepts applications San Rafael, California · EIN 680342850

The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,785 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,625 and the largest $10,005. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $18,000 the year before.

83% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$282,843
2023$18,0002$321,841
2024$22,7856$356,632

How to apply

ContactThe Michael Basso Memorial Foundati
PO Box 6112, San Rafael, CA 94903-0112
Phone or email(415) 479-7095

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$21,530
Minnesota1$750
West Virginia1$505

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Little Wishes
San Anselmo, CA
General support$10,005
Marin Catholic School
Kentfield, CA
General support$8,500
Bump It Up San Rafael
San Anselmo, CA
General support$2,500
Kids Speak DBA Fastforward
Minnetonka, MN
General support$750
Elfs Cooperative
San Francisco, CA
General support$525
Redzone Camps
Morgantown, WV
General support$505

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation give?

$22,785 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,625.

Who runs The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David William Basso (Director), Gregory David Basso (Director), Lisa Marie Basso (Director) and David Vincent Basso (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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