Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Kingsport, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $578,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$578,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $495,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $495,000 | 6 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $578,000 | 10 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shari Hillman King PO Box 2049, Kingsport, TN 37662 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 306-4215 |
| What to submit | Written application - include nature of organization & proof of charitable status. |
| Deadlines | September 30 |
| Restrictions | Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations only |
What Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $150,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $123,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | General operation expenses | $150,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General operation expenses | $100,000 |
| Sunny Weather Organization | General operation expenses | $100,000 |
| Charitysmith Nonprofit Foundation | General operation expenses | $50,000 |
| K9S 4COPS | General operation expenses | $50,000 |
| Rize Prevention | General operation expenses | $50,000 |
| Skagit Valley College Foundation | General operation expenses | $50,000 |
| United Way of Kingsport | General operation expenses | $20,000 |
| Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church | General operation expenses | $5,000 |
| Beulah Baptist Church | General operation expenses | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Basler
- Shari L Hillman King
Questions people ask
Does Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30.
How much does Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation give?
$578,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric Basler (Trustee) and Shari L Hillman King (Foundation Manager).
What does Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.