Patricia E & John D Bassett III Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patricia E & John D Bassett III Foundation is a private foundation in Galax, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,300 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$72,300
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $58,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $79,000 | 22 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $58,000 | 16 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $72,300 | 24 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Patricia E & John D Bassett III 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 Patricia E & John D Bassett III Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 9 | $27,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $15,300 |
| Virginia | 5 | $12,500 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF | General fund | $6,000 |
| Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Free Clinic of the Twin Counties | General fund | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | General fund | $5,000 |
| Riverside Preparatory Academy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Roaring Gap Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Roaring Gap Church | General fund | $4,000 |
| Washington and Lee University | General fund | $4,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | General fund | $3,500 |
| Cherry Lane Volunteer Fire Department | General fund | $3,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | General fund | $3,000 |
| UNC Center for Public Media | General fund | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | General fund | $2,500 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Banner Lake Club | General fund | $2,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | General fund | $2,000 |
| Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church | General fund | $1,500 |
| Martinsville Cemetery Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Arts | General fund | $1,000 |
| Saving Grace | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | General fund | $1,000 |
| Natives Helping Natives Inc | General fund | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Bassett III
- Patricia E Bassett
- John D Bassett IV
- Frances B Poole
- Wyatt P Bassett
- Ashton Poole
- Ellen Bassett
Questions people ask
Does Patricia E & John D Bassett III Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patricia E & John D Bassett III Foundation give?
$72,300 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Patricia E & John D Bassett III Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John D Bassett III (President), Patricia E Bassett (Secretary), John D Bassett IV (Vice-President) and Frances B Poole (Vice-President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Patricia E & John D Bassett III Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.