Bascom Charitable Foundation
The Bascom Charitable Foundation, also known as the Elizabeth E & Joseph H Bascom Charitable Foundation, is a private foundation based in Clayton, Missouri. The foundation was established in 1959 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$116K
+2.2% YoY
Grant Count
28
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-5.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on three primary areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends to:
- Massachusetts
- Missouri
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $1,473,232
Total Annual Giving: $116,000
EIN: 43-6024670
Most Recent Tax Filing: 2023-2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ST LOUIS TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 40 | $4,663 |
| CHARLES E BASCOM | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CONSTANCE B MCPHEETERS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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