Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
The Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation is a private foundation based in Truckee, California, founded in 2008. It supports nonprofit organizations working toward gender and racial equity and justice, with grants focused primarily on Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties and, in some cases, broader California or national impact.
Key facts about Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
In short: Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation gave $989K across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-0677825
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $988,881
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- Average grant
- $15,214
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (10 of 61, 2024)
- Total assets
- $22,973,614
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Not listed.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.0M
+52.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$989K
+5.6% YoY
Grant Count
65
-14.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+23.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 61 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to center the margin, creating and supporting strategies to reach gender and racial equity and justice.” Its funding priorities include reproductive rights and justice; legal advocacy for immigrant women; feminist, gender, and women’s studies; the Activist Fund; critical race theory; girls in engineering; women re-entering the workforce; support for survivors of relationship abuse; Indigenous women and girls; environmental gender justice; and farming initiatives focused on gender and racial justice.
The foundation funds nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with both gender and racial equity and justice. It prefers organizations where women and gender-expansive people of color are primary decision-makers, and organizations with gender-equitable personnel policies. It generally considers 501(c)(3) organizations and occasionally 501(c)(4) organizations. It does not fund individuals except through its Scholarship Program, scientific or medical research, religious entities, sponsorships, candidates, or endowments.
Examples of grantees’ work include If/When/How, which says it works to transform law and policy through advocacy, support, and organizing so people can determine if, when, and how to create and sustain families. Black Women for Wellness describes its work as enhancing the health and well-being of African American and Black women and girls. Cabrillo College Foundation says it provides student scholarships, emergency financial support, mentoring, and support for youth attending college and for academic programs and facilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $988,881. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000.
Review Cycle
. The proposal is reviewed by the foundation, which says applicants will be notified of its interest within two months after the submission deadline. A proposal invitation does not guarantee funding.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily awards grants to nonprofit organizations serving Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, occasionally supports organizations in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, and also considers organizations and programs with statewide impact across California or national impact across the United States. Grants are restricted to the United States.
In filing year 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California 85%, New York 8%, Washington 4%, Georgia 3%, and Nevada 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $612K (2020) to $989K (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $989K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Mar Monte ($40K). Together the top 10 received $388K.
Grant Size Distribution
353 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 349 grants of 353 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte San Jose, CA | Reproductive Justice | $40,000 |
| ACCESS Reproductive Justice Oakland, CA | Reproductive Justice | $40,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Reproductive Justice | $40,000 |
| Groundswell Fund Oakland, CA | Reproductive Justice | $40,000 |
| African American Policy Forum New York, NY | Activist Fund | $40,000 |
| Black Women for Wellness Los Angeles, CA | Reproductive Justice | $40,000 |
| IfWhenHow Oakland, CA | Reproductive Justice | $40,000 |
| SocialEnvironmental Entrepreneurs-T Calabasas, CA | Reproductive Justice | $40,000 |
| Tides Center- The Lawyering Project San Francisco, CA | Reproductive Justice | $40,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation Aptos, CA | Girls in Engineering | $28,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,973,614 | $9,426,126 | $1,735,871 | $988,881 | 65 |
| 2023 | $15,067,712 | $4,203,910 | $1,542,201 | $936,148 | 76 |
| 2022 | $9,606,081 | $4,175,743 | $1,249,098 | $786,073 | 77 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,973,614 | $15,067,712 | $9,606,081 |
| Revenue | $9,426,126 | $4,203,910 | $4,175,743 |
| Expenses | $1,735,871 | $1,542,201 | $1,249,098 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,540,436 | $1,460,130 | $1,176,289 |
| Net Investment Income | $597,739 | $345,516 | $41,784 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,098,929 | $802,272 | $436,118 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis, Felicity Amaya Schaeffer, and Mary James as directors; Nicole Baran as ED/VP/CFO; Cammy Torgenrud as CEO/President; and Beatriz Collazo as secretary.
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation is led by Cammy Torgenrud, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cammy Torgenrud
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Baran
Executive Director, Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $208K (2024)
Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Felicity Amaya Schaeffer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Mary James
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beatriz Collazo
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ann Mahoney (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peggy Downes Baskin (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $208K, to Nicole Baran (Ed/VP/CFO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Peggy And Jack Baskin Foundation
Mailing address: 12177 Business Park Dr Ste2 201, Truckee, CA 96161
Phone: (415) 515-9079
Email: baskinfoundation.org
Website: https://baskinfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation
How much does Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation give each year?
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation gave $989K across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $936K across 76 grants.
What is Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation's typical grant size?
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,214, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation give grants?
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (8 grants), Santa Cruz, CA (7 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants) and Monterey, CA (6 grants).
Does Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary Donation" (11 grants), "Reproductive Justice" (10 grants) and "Scholarship: BIPOC Women" (8 grants).
Who are Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation's largest grantees?
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Mar Monte ($40,000), ACCESS Reproductive Justice ($40,000) and Center for Reproductive Rights ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation?
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation reported $23.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to center the margin, creating and supporting strategies to reach gender and racial equity and justice.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation's EIN?
Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0677825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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