Bascom Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Bascom Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $121,500 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $36,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$121,500
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,500 | 26 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $116,000 | 28 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $121,500 | 26 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John J Stika 7701 Forsyth Blvd Suite 1100, St Louis, MO 63105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 719-1528 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in written form. |
What Bascom Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 7 | $43,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $36,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $34,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Charitable | General | $36,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | General | $15,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | General | $10,000 |
| Sippican Lands Trust | General | $6,000 |
| Buzzard Bay Musicfest | General | $5,000 |
| Goldfarb School of Nursing | General | $5,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | General | $5,000 |
| Marion Art Center | General | $4,000 |
| Sippican Historical Society | General | $4,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | General | $4,000 |
| Community Boating Center Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Danforth Plant Science Center | General | $3,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| YWCA New Bedford | General | $3,000 |
| Elizabeth Taber Library | General | $2,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | General | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region & Southwest Missouri | General | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen (North Carolina Relief) | General | $2,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | General | $1,000 |
| Dream Out Loud | General | $1,000 |
| New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center | General | $1,000 |
| Scott Evans Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Sea Education Association | General | $1,000 |
| Southcoast Children's Chorus | General | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $1,000 |
| Border Community Alliance | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- The St Louis Trust Company
- Charles E Bascom
- Constance B McPheeters
Questions people ask
Does Bascom Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bascom Charitable Foundation give?
$121,500 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Bascom Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists The St Louis Trust Company (Trustee), Charles E Bascom (Trustee) and Constance B McPheeters (Trustee).
What does Bascom Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.