John K Bastien Foundation Inc
John K Bastien Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports 10 grants totaling $31,000 to charitable organizations in five states and the District of Columbia.
John K Bastien Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John K Bastien Foundation Inc gave $31K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state Florida. 10% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $31,000
- +3.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,100
- -17.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,438
- Total assets
- $355,050
- +5.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John K Bastien Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2155 Sw 26Th Terrace Ste Gh24, Delray Beach, FL 33445-8218
Phone: (828) 226-6730
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John K Bastien Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Canine Companions for Independence ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (40%), North Carolina (22%), Virginia (16%), the District of Columbia (15%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John K Bastien Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $31K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Companions for Independence Orlando, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | General Fund | $3,600 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $3,200 |
| Fishes Loaves Food Pantry Cashiers, NC | General Fund | $2,600 |
| Mutts with a Mission Virginia Beach, VA | General Fund | $2,450 |
| Society of St Andrews Orlando, FL | General Fund | $2,425 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts Merrifield, VA | General Fund | $2,425 |
| Paws of War Nesconset, NY | General Fund | $2,300 |
| Semper K9 Assistance Dogs Washington, DC | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Cashiers Cares Cashiers, NC | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $355,050 | $58,543 | $32,607 | $31,000 | 10 | $32,607 | $50,887 | $29,921 |
| 2025 | $337,254 | $41,007 | $31,536 | $30,000 | 8 | $31,536 | $41,007 | $29,124 |
| 2024 | $333,618 | $32,552 | $27,786 | $26,050 | 8 | $27,786 | $32,552 | $26,002 |
| 2023 | $333,862 | $8,074 | $26,855 | $23,380 | 8 | $26,855 | $8,074 | $22,938 |
| 2022 | $359,039 | $62,805 | $32,971 | $30,294 | 9 | $32,971 | $62,805 | $28,693 |
| 2021 | $338,175 | $73,258 | $29,569 | $27,594 | 7 | — | $73,258 | $26,627 |
| 2020 | $302,955 | $30,726 | $31,718 | $23,874 | 7 | — | $24,812 | $23,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John K Bastien Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing food to people and families who request it, training service dogs for veterans and wounded warriors, and rescuing and training dogs to assist veterans and first responders. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $31,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,438. All listed grants were for general funds. Among the recipients were Canine Companions for Independence ($10,000), Feeding America ($3,600), Samaritan’s Purse ($3,200), Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry ($2,600), and Mutts with a Mission ($2,450).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists JO ANN T GUISE as president, THOMAS TUREK as secretary, and CAROL TUREK as director.
John K Bastien Foundation Inc is led by Jo Ann T. Guise, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jo Ann T. Guise
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Turek
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Turek
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 John K Bastien Foundation Inc
How much does John K Bastien Foundation Inc give each year?
John K Bastien Foundation Inc gave $31K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 8 grants.
What is John K Bastien Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John K Bastien Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,438, and its average grant was $3,100, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John K Bastien Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does John K Bastien Foundation Inc give grants?
John K Bastien Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (22%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Cashiers, NC (2 grants).
Does John K Bastien Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John K Bastien Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John K Bastien Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John K Bastien Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Canine Companions for Independence ($10,000), Feeding America ($3,600) and Samaritans Purse ($3,200), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is John K Bastien Foundation Inc?
John K Bastien Foundation Inc reported $355K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John K Bastien Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John K Bastien Foundation Inc?
The foundation states 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 John K Bastien Foundation Inc's EIN?
John K Bastien Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0374276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does John K Bastien 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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