Bassett Foundation
Bassett Foundation is a private foundation based in Califon, New Jersey. It reported $31,000 in grants to 21 organizations in filing year 2024, supporting grantees working in areas including animal welfare, education, health care, legal services, arts, food access, and child advocacy.
Bassett Foundation at a glance
In short: Bassett Foundation gave $31K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +2000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,476
- -94.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $202,448
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bassett Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 452, Califon, NJ 07830
Phone: (908) 892-2794
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bassett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ocean Conservancy ($3K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (26%), Washington, DC (19%), Colorado (16%), South Carolina (10%), and New York (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bassett Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $41K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| American Indian College fund Denver, CO | Education | $2,000 |
| American Indian Science Eng Soc Seattle, WA | Education | $2,000 |
| Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw Camden, SC | Health Care | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Health Care | $2,000 |
| Humaine World for Animals fka HS of Washington, DC | Animals | $2,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund Boulder, CO | Legal Services | $2,000 |
| Raptor Trust Millington, NJ | Animal rescue | $2,000 |
| Xerces Society for Invertebrate Con Portland, OR | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Arts Center of Kershaw County Camden, SC | Arts | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,448 | $20,862 | $31,997 | $31,000 | 21 | $31,000 | $19,865 | $24,563 |
| 2023 | $226,325 | $26,770 | $29,783 | $28,000 | 1 | — | $25,033 | — |
| 2022 | $229,338 | $35,215 | $37,737 | $36,000 | 1 | — | $25,066 | — |
| 2021 | $231,860 | $39,701 | $41,831 | $41,000 | 1 | $41,000 | $24,927 | $37,486 |
| 2020 | $233,990 | $26,819 | $41,800 | $41,000 | 1 | — | $24,424 | $38,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bassett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Ocean Conservancy says it works to unite science, people, and policy to protect the ocean; the American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education; and the Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw says it operates a medical clinic for residents of Camden and Kershaw County.
Other 2024 grantees include Native American Rights Fund, which describes its work as protecting Native American rights, resources, and lifeways through legal advocacy; Arts Center of Kershaw County, which says it provides artistic, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities; and Catching the Dream, which reports making scholarship awards to Native American students for college study.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $31,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000.
Notable grants included $3,000 to Ocean Conservancy; $2,000 each to the American Indian College Fund, American Indian Science Eng Soc, Community Medical Clinic of Kershaw, Doctors Without Borders, Humaine World for Animals, Native American Rights Fund, Raptor Trust, and Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation; and $1,000 each to Arts Center of Kershaw County, Catching the Dream, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nancy L. Bassett was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Bassett Foundation is led by Nancy L Bassett, Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy L Bassett
Trustee
Officer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bassett Foundation
How much does Bassett Foundation give each year?
Bassett Foundation gave $31K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 1 grant.
What is Bassett Foundation's typical grant size?
Bassett Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,476, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bassett Foundation give grants?
Bassett Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Camden, SC (2 grants) and Far Hills, NJ (2 grants).
Does Bassett Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Bassett Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Bassett Foundation's largest grantees?
Bassett Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ocean Conservancy ($3,000), American Indian College fund ($2,000) and American Indian Science Eng Soc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bassett Foundation?
Bassett Foundation reported $202K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bassett Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bassett Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bassett Foundation's EIN?
Bassett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6042580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bassett Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bassett Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bassett-foundation-morg_0914b75d54724ca3bdd577abee43c40b
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