Bassett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bassett Foundation is a private foundation in Califon, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$31,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$462,044
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 1 | $586,194 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 21 | $462,044 |
How to apply
Bassett 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 Bassett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Conservancy | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| American Indian College fund | Education | $2,000 |
| American Indian Science Eng Soc | Education | $2,000 |
| Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw | Health Care | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Health Care | $2,000 |
| Humaine World for Animals fka HS of | Animals | $2,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Legal Services | $2,000 |
| Raptor Trust | Animal rescue | $2,000 |
| Xerces Society for Invertebrate Con | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Arts Center of Kershaw County | Arts | $1,000 |
| Catching the Dream | Education | $1,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | Food | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | wildlife - birds | $1,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | Child Servcies | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense fund | Environmental Protection | $1,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Education | $1,000 |
| Market Street Mission | Homeless Shelter | $1,000 |
| NJ Conservation Foundation | Environmental | $1,000 |
| Norwescap | Community Support | $1,000 |
| Raritan Headwaters Assoc | Enviormental Protection | $1,000 |
| WV Cave conservancy | Environmental Protection | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy L Bassett
Questions people ask
Does Bassett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bassett Foundation give?
$31,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bassett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy L Bassett (Trustee).
What does Bassett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and education.