Bassler Family Foundation Inc
Bassler Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Darien, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $70,400 to charitable organizations.
Bassler Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bassler Family Foundation Inc gave $70K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,400
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,415
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $566,192
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bassler Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13 Seagate Road, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 655-9658
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bassler Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Congregational Church ($35K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Connecticut (73%) and New York (18%). It also reports shares for recipients in Washington, DC (4%), Kentucky (1%), and Massachusetts (1%). The listed 2024 grants also include a $1,000 grant to The CIRI Foundation in Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bassler Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $760; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Congregational Church Darien, CT | General | $34,600 |
| Liberation Programs Inc Norwalk, CT | General | $11,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America White Plains, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Nextgen Face New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc Washington, DC | General | $3,000 |
| The Community Fund of Darien Darien, CT | General | $3,000 |
| Presbyterian Church Louisville, KY | One Great Hour of Sharing Program | $1,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Darien Library Darien, CT | General | $1,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation Stamford, CT | Genaral | $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 | $566,192 | $46,877 | $79,581 | $70,400 | 13 | $70,400 | $37,696 | $810 |
| 2023 | $598,490 | $10,492 | $77,949 | $69,650 | 14 | $69,650 | $13,512 | $31,736 |
| 2022 | $651,747 | $40,353 | $75,931 | $66,750 | 12 | $66,750 | $31,060 | $34,735 |
| 2021 | $687,325 | $69,910 | $79,717 | $69,550 | 13 | $69,550 | $58,098 | $40,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bassler Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $810 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a church, a substance-use and mental-health services organization, a library, an emergency medical services organization, and other charitable organizations.
Among the grantees described in their own words, Liberation Programs says it provides prevention, treatment, outreach, and recovery services for people and families affected by substance use and mental health conditions. The Community Fund of Darien says it promotes and supports local charitable organizations and new community initiatives. Darien Library says it provides educational, entertaining, and enriching content and programs for the Darien community. Darien EMS Post 53 says it provides emergency medical services to the Darien community using high school students and adult volunteers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $70,400. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $34,600, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $34,600 to First Congregational Church, $11,000 to Liberation Programs Inc, and $10,000 to Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America. Other reported grants included $3,000 each to NextGen FACE, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and The Community Fund of Darien; and $1,000 each to Presbyterian Church, Smith College, Darien Library, Stamford Hospital Foundation, and The CIRI Foundation. Darien EMS Post 53 received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John P Bassler as director/president, Sara A Bassler as director/vice president, Peter J Bassler as director/treasurer, and E Elena Hirsch as director/secretary.
Bassler Family Foundation Inc is led by John P. Bassler, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P. Bassler
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
E. Elena Hirsch
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Bassler
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara A. Bassler
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Bassler Family Foundation Inc
How much does Bassler Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Bassler Family Foundation Inc gave $70K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 14 grants.
What is Bassler Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bassler Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,415, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bassler Family Foundation Inc that year got $760 on average.
Where does Bassler Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Bassler Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Darien, CT (5 grants).
Does Bassler Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Bassler Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bassler Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bassler Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include First Congregational Church ($34,600), Liberation Programs Inc ($11,000) and Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bassler Family Foundation Inc?
Bassler Family Foundation Inc reported $566K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $810 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bassler Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a church, a substance-use and mental-health services organization, a library, an emergency medical services organization, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bassler Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Bassler Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bassler Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1561741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Bassler Family Foundation Inc 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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bassler Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bassler-family-foundation-inc-morg_38bafec49ac145ba858d2537e0ea6c1a
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