Robert H & Jane Bassett
Robert H & Jane Bassett is a private foundation located in Manakinsabot, Virginia. It made 12 grants totaling $46,000 in 2024, with grants listed as charitable grants.
Robert H & Jane Bassett at a glance
In short: Robert H & Jane Bassett gave $46K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,000
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,833
- +60.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $486,227
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert H & Jane Bassett
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 955 Dover Road, Manakinsabot, VA 23103
Phone: (804) 338-0126
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert H & Jane Bassett funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was All Saints Episcopal Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 4% to recipients in North Carolina, and 4% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert H & Jane Bassett open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Episcopal Church Henrico, VA | Charitable Grants | $25,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Martinsville, VA | Charitable Grants | $4,000 |
| Goochland Cares Goochland, VA | Charitable Grants | $3,500 |
| Goochland Habitat for Humanity Goochland, VA | Charitable Grants | $3,500 |
| St James Episcopal Richmond, VA | Charitable Grants | $2,000 |
| Ussga Memorial Fund Elmsford, NY | Charitable Grants | $2,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA | Charitable Grants | $2,000 |
| Linville Foundation Scholarship FD Linville, NC | Charitable Grants | $1,500 |
| Darden School Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Grants | $1,000 |
| American Canoe Association Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable Grants | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $486,227 | $44,585 | $55,564 | $46,000 | 12 | $46,825 | $36,346 | $53,281 |
| 2023 | $497,181 | $58,030 | $50,098 | $40,500 | 17 | $41,394 | $50,326 | $46,581 |
| 2022 | $489,061 | $63,601 | $55,502 | $46,000 | 14 | $47,825 | $57,911 | $46,312 |
| 2021 | $479,229 | $82,823 | $51,045 | $44,000 | 13 | $44,513 | $76,288 | $47,037 |
| 2020 | $445,476 | $25,582 | $35,942 | $30,000 | 8 | — | $20,127 | $39,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert H & Jane Bassett reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including churches, community organizations, educational institutions, and arts and recreation organizations. Among its grantees, Linville Foundation Inc. describes its mission as supporting students pursuing college, graduate, or vocational education through financial aid and scholarships. American Canoe Association Inc. describes itself as a national organization promoting paddling safety, education, instruction, stewardship, and competition.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $46,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to All Saints Episcopal Church in Henrico, Virginia; $4,000 to Christ Episcopal Church in Martinsville, Virginia; and $3,500 each to Goochland Cares and Goochland Habitat for Humanity. It also gave $2,000 to Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and $500 each to Linville Foundation Inc. and American Canoe Association Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Virginia S Perrin as President/DI, Vance H Spilman as Vice Pres/DI, and Robert H Spilman Jr as Vice Pres/DI.
Robert H & Jane Bassett is led by Virginia S. Perrin, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Virginia S. Perrin
President & Director
Vice President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Spilman Jr.
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vance H. Spilman
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane B. Spilman (2020–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Robert H & Jane Bassett
How much does Robert H & Jane Bassett give each year?
Robert H & Jane Bassett gave $46K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 17 grants.
What is Robert H & Jane Bassett's typical grant size?
Robert H & Jane Bassett's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,833, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert H & Jane Bassett that year got $25K on average.
Where does Robert H & Jane Bassett give grants?
Robert H & Jane Bassett gives mostly in Virginia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goochland, VA (2 grants), Richmond, VA (2 grants) and Linville, NC (2 grants).
Does Robert H & Jane Bassett give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Robert H & Jane Bassett's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Grants" (12 grants).
Who are Robert H & Jane Bassett's largest grantees?
Robert H & Jane Bassett's largest 2024 grantees include All Saints Episcopal Church ($25,000), Christ Episcopal Church ($4,000) and Goochland Cares ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert H & Jane Bassett?
Robert H & Jane Bassett reported $486K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 Robert H & Jane Bassett fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including churches, community organizations, educational institutions, and arts and recreation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert H & Jane Bassett?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert H & Jane Bassett's EIN?
Robert H & Jane Bassett's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-2147293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert H & Jane Bassett 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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