The Bazarsky Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Middletown, Rhode Island. Established in 2018, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on philanthropic giving across education, human services, and community support initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$928K
+8.5% YoY
Grant Count
42
+2.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- Educational programs
- Enhancement of library services and acquisition of new materials
- Support for local police departments
- Community food programs and nutritional education
- Youth development programs
- Jewish community and cultural initiatives
- Historic preservation and arts
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000–$177,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Georgia, with particular emphasis on local Newport County and Rhode Island-based nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $10,287,950–$11,449,485
- Total Annual Giving: $849,000–$928,369
- Total Revenues (2023): $836,589
- Total Expenses (2023): $905,344
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,449,485 | $10,287,950 | $10,361,736 |
| Revenue | $2,161,721 | $836,589 | $1,198,630 |
| Expenses | $989,013 | $905,344 | $1,109,421 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $928,369 | $855,783 | $1,049,049 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,863,496 | $281,964 | $252,738 |
| Distributable Amount | $596,248 | $551,886 | $553,992 |
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
204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID G BAZARSKY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| CAROL R BAZARSKY | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has presented "An Evening for Education" events, demonstrating active engagement with the local philanthropic community and educational initiatives in Rhode Island.
An Evening for Education, Presented by the Bazarsky Family ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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