Beverly A Basile Foundation
The Beverly A Basile Foundation is a private foundation based in Brookline, Massachusetts. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 charitable grants totaling $9,700 to organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and Tennessee.
Beverly A Basile Foundation at a glance
In short: Beverly A Basile Foundation gave $10K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $570.588), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $571
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $91,751
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Beverly A Basile Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 William Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 378-2280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beverly A Basile Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Appeal ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 10% to recipients in New York, and 5% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Beverly A Basile Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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
In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Appeal Braintree, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dana-Farber Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Arts Empowering Life Brewster, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National MS Society Waltham, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Eventide Theater Company Dennis, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Village Improvement Society Dennis, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| St Mary's Church Barnstable, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $500 |
| Brookeline Police Brookline, MA | Charitable | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,751 | $5,336 | $13,585 | $9,700 | 17 | $105,336 | $1,451 | $4,887 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | $100,000 | — | $54 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beverly A Basile Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including charities, arts organizations, medical and research organizations, and community and religious organizations. Dana-Farber Inc. describes its mission as supporting the exempt missions of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and providing investment management services. Arts Empowering Life Inc. says it studies, advocates for, performs, and promotes excellence in the performing and visual arts, and provides inspiration and education. Samaritans Inc. describes its work as reducing suicide through crisis befriending, grief support, and community education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $9,700. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable grants included $2,000 to Catholic Appeal; $1,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Dana-Farber, Arts Empowering Life, and the National MS Society; and $200 to Samaritans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Beverly A Basile is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Beverly A Basile Foundation is led by Beverly A Basile, Trustee on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beverly A Basile
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Beverly A Basile Foundation
How much does Beverly A Basile Foundation give each year?
Beverly A Basile Foundation gave $10K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Beverly A Basile Foundation's typical grant size?
Beverly A Basile Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $571, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beverly A Basile Foundation give grants?
Beverly A Basile Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Tennessee (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), Dennis, MA (3 grants), Brookline, MA (3 grants) and Brewster, MA (2 grants).
Does Beverly A Basile Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Beverly A Basile Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are Beverly A Basile Foundation's largest grantees?
Beverly A Basile Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Appeal ($2,000), Doctors Without Borders ($1,000) and Dana-Farber ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beverly A Basile Foundation?
Beverly A Basile Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beverly A Basile Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including charities, arts organizations, medical and research organizations, and community and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beverly A Basile Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beverly A Basile Foundation's EIN?
Beverly A Basile Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2585141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Beverly A Basile 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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