John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation
The John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 111 grants totaling $570,000, primarily to organizations in Florida.
John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation gave $570K across 111 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $570,000
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 111
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,135
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,515,473
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (10 of 110, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation
- How to Apply
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Email Scott Porter a letter supporting the funding need and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination of charitable status.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists September 30 of the year requested. The September 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists September 30 of the year requested.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott Porter
Mailing address: 440 E Sample Road Suite 209, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Phone: (954) 942-3203
Email: grantrequests@bastienfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Place of Hope ($16K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
515 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 515 grants of 515 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. Other recipient-state shares were New York, 5%; North Carolina, 4%; California, 2%; and Texas, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 111 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 110 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $402K (2020) to $570K (2025). In 2025 it made 111 grants totaling $570K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Place of Hope Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Quantum House West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dogs Inc Palmetto, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| K9S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | 2024 Hurricane Relief | $10,000 |
| Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Bread of the Mighty Food Bank Gainesville, FL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
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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 | $7,515,473 | $497,011 | $722,972 | $570,000 | 111 | $670,674 | $479,332 | $684,225 |
| 2024 | $7,741,434 | $550,541 | $689,336 | $536,000 | 108 | $637,813 | $514,855 | $647,580 |
| 2023 | $7,880,229 | $405,054 | $631,755 | $478,000 | 104 | $582,263 | $370,383 | $572,541 |
| 2022 | $8,106,930 | $329,496 | $620,002 | $442,000 | 99 | $566,943 | $343,048 | $575,148 |
| 2021 | $8,397,436 | $463,357 | $602,246 | $413,000 | 93 | $544,069 | $398,170 | $580,694 |
| 2020 | $8,536,325 | $348,586 | $579,397 | $402,000 | 93 | — | $299,318 | $513,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $684K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as making distributions directly for the active conduct of the activities that constitute the purpose or function of qualified organizations. It does not state a separate mission or list specific funding areas.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Place of Hope says it provides a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families. Quantum House describes its facility as a home away from home for families of children receiving treatment at nearby medical centers. Feeding South Florida says it works to end hunger through food access, advocacy, programming, and education. K9s for Warriors says it provides service dogs to military veterans. An individual recipient Atlantic University says it equips students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 111 grants totaling $570,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $16,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $16,000 to Place of Hope, $15,000 to Quantum House, and $10,000 each to the American Red Cross in an individual recipient, Dogs Inc, Feeding South Florida, K9s for Warriors, an individual recipient Atlantic University, and Samaritan’s Purse. The an individual recipient Atlantic University grant was designated for the Bremer Scholarship, and the Samaritan’s Purse grant was designated for 2024 hurricane relief.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes an application process in which an organization emails Scott Porter a letter supporting its funding need and a copy of its IRS determination of charitable organization. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jill T Lawson, Scott L Porter, and Mark D Veil as trustees.
John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill T. Lawson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2025)
Scott L. Porter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2025)
Mark D. Veil
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$23K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn E. Schneider (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Jill T Lawson (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation
How much does John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation give each year?
John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation gave $570K across 111 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $536K across 108 grants.
What is John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,135, across 111 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation give grants?
John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (20 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (15 grants), Jupiter, FL (5 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (4 grants).
Does John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (109 of 111) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Place of Hope ($16,000), Quantum House ($15,000) and American Red Cross ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 7% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation?
John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $671K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $684K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as making distributions directly for the active conduct of the activities that constitute the purpose or function of qualified organizations. It does not state a separate mission or list specific funding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation?
Email Scott Porter a letter supporting the funding need and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination of charitable status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation's EIN?
John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6160694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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