Baskin Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Baskin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $5,825 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$5,825
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
64% 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 | $2.4 million | 68 | $10.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 81 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 87 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Judy Wise 200 E Randolph St Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 301-1016 |
| What to submit | No particular form - all pertinent information |
What Baskin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California. It also paid $104,086 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $1.2 million |
| Illinois | 27 | $474,475 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $240,453 |
| New York | 13 | $86,918 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $65,277 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $12,060 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for National Progress | Produce revelatory journalism | $500,000 |
| Foundation for National Progress | Produce revelatory journalism | $250,000 |
| Foundation for National Progress | Produce revelatory journalism | $200,000 |
| Foundation for National Progress | Produce revelatory journalism | $150,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | History & education | $100,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | History & education | $100,000 |
| Roundhouse Trust | Supporting young artists | $60,000 |
| Hubbard Street Dance | Arts | $50,000 |
| Refugee One | Worldwide refugee support | $45,000 |
| Refugee Education Uk | Legal aid to refugees | $40,000 |
| Urban Initiatives Inc | Education | $40,000 |
| Urban Initiatives Inc | Education | $40,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Education | $32,400 |
| The Point Magazine | Arts | $30,000 |
| Storycorps | Preserving personal histories | $30,000 |
| 826LA | Education | $30,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves | History & education | $30,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Rescuing lives | $26,338 |
| Community Security Trust | Protecting jew from terrorism | $25,950 |
| Perspectives Charter Schools | Education | $25,750 |
| Chicago Media Project | Film and media projects | $25,000 |
| Chicago Media Project | Film and media projects | $25,000 |
| Academy for Global Citizenship | Education | $25,000 |
| National Public Housing Museum | Museum dedicated to public housing | $25,000 |
| John Howard Association | Criminal justice | $25,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Jewish causes | $25,000 |
| 19th News | Independent news network | $20,000 |
| New Moms | Education | $20,000 |
| Chicago Media Project | Film and media projects | $20,000 |
| Panorama Global | Tackling global challenges | $15,000 |
| Circesteem | Academic enrichment | $15,000 |
| The Point Magazine | Arts | $11,900 |
| Open Roads Academy | Personal growth programs | $10,500 |
| Friendship Circle | Education | $10,500 |
| Partners in Health | Supports healthcare for all | $10,453 |
| National Women's Health Network Plan C | Advocating for womn's health | $10,309 |
| San Francisco Food Kitchen | Food depository | $10,300 |
| Perspectives Charter School | Education | $10,000 |
| Trace Media | Reporting on gun violence | $10,000 |
| National Museum of African History and Culture | African american culture | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy Wise
Questions people ask
Does Baskin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Baskin Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $5,825.
Who runs Baskin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Judy Wise (Manager).
What does Baskin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.