Baskin Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker CHICAGO, IL EIN: 36-6118260 Website

The Baskin Family Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1964, it operates as an independent charitable organization with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations through grantmaking focused on education, social justice, and human services.

Key facts about Baskin Family Foundation

EIN: 36-6118260
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $2,699,907
Grants made (2024): 81
Average grant: $33,332
Median grant: $10,000
Primary geography: California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated August 2026.

Who Baskin Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Baskin Family Foundation's 81 itemized 2024 grants were California (51%), Illinois (25%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (35 grants), New York, NY (12 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (6 grants). None of its 81 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (16 grants), "Arts" (10 grants) and "Criminal Justice" (4 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$2.7M

+11.4% YoY

Grant Count

+19.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$33K

-6.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports forward-thinking organizations primarily focused on education and social justice. Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Social Science & Humanities

Grantmaking

The foundation awards grants to support nonprofit organizations aligned with its focus areas.

Grant Range

$37,300

Average Grant

$37,300

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Baskin Family Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in:

San Francisco Bay Area, California
Chicago, Illinois
Illinois, New York, and California (broader service areas)

Grant Distribution by State

California $4.2M (43%)

Illinois $2.8M (29%)

Massachusetts $1.7M (17%)

New York $607K (6%)

North Carolina $160K (2%)

District of Columbia $151K (2%)

New Jersey $50K (1%)

New Hampshire $33K (0%)

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States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Mississippi North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

ChicagoNew YorkBrooklineSan FranciscoWashingtonBrooklynBostonManalapanStraffordCharlotteLos AngelesNormalMemphisDenverAnnapolisAshlandAustinDallasDetroitFairfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data:

Total assets: $6.8–$9.4 million (varies by reporting source and year)
Total giving: $2.3–$2.7 million
Annual revenue: $1.3–$3.3 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

355 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Baskin Family Foundation

Foundation

Baskin Family Foundation Grant

BASKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Foundation for National Progress ($1,300,000 across 2 grants), Facing History & Ourselves ($155,000 across 3 grants), Restore Justice Foundation ($155,000 across 3 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FOUNDATION FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS SAN FRANCISCO, CA	PRODUCE REVELATORY JOURNALISM	$700,000
FOUNDATION FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS SAN FRANCISCO, CA	PRODUCE REVELATORY JOURNALISM	$600,000
FACING HISTORY & OURSELVES BROOKLINE, MA	HISTORY & EDUCATION	$75,000
FACING HISTORY & OURSELVES BROOKLINE, MA	HISTORY & EDUCATION	$75,000
RESTORE JUSTICE FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	CRIMINAL JUSTICE	$75,000
RESTORE JUSTICE FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL	CRIMINAL JUSTICE	$75,000
THE POINT MAGAZINE CHICAGO, IL	ARTS	$75,000
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY	RESCUING LIVES	$50,000
ROUNDHOUSE TRUST	SUPPORTS YOUNG ARTISTS	$47,222
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC	ARTS	$42,650

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Judy Wise — Manager

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JUDY WISE	MANAGER	5	—

Contact Information

Address: 200 E Randolph St Ste 5100 Chicago, IL 60601-6528

EIN: 36-6118260

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Baskin Family Foundation fund?

The foundation supports forward-thinking organizations primarily focused on education and social justice. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Social Science & Humanities

How do I apply for a grant from Baskin Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: approximately $2.3–$2.7 million • Average grant size: $37,300 • Median grant size: $6,800 • Grant range: $250–$1,000,000 • Number of grants awarded: approximately 60 **Grant Types:** The foundation awards grants to support nonprofit organizations aligned with its focus areas.

Where does Baskin Family Foundation make grants?

The Baskin Family Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in: • San Francisco Bay Area, California • Chicago, Illinois • Illinois, New York, and California (broader service areas)