The Baskin Foundation Inc
The Baskin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $1,556,600 to charitable organizations.
The Baskin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Baskin Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $130K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,556,600
- +9942.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $129,717
- +2410.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $31,923,093
- +97959.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (48% 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 The Baskin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1133 Penn Avenue Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 578-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Baskin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Mt Carmel ($662K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (48%), Arizona (32%), Kentucky (15%), Washington, DC (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Baskin Foundation Inc gives
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 10635% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Donation | $661,600 |
| Yrmc Foundation Prescott, AZ | Charitable Donation | $325,000 |
| The David School David, KY | Charitable Donation | $215,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Prescott Prescott, AZ | Charitable Donation | $175,000 |
| New Sun Rising Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Donation | $45,000 |
| Project Hope Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| St Vincent Mission David, KY | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Penn State Thon University Park, PA | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| WHERE2NEXT Foundation Hagerstown, MD | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Vagabon Missions Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,923,093 | $33,928,771 | $2,038,233 | $1,556,600 | 12 | $1,556,600 | $525,643 | $634,352 |
| 2024 | $32,555 | — | $16,175 | $15,500 | 3 | $15,500 | — | $1,964 |
| 2023 | $48,730 | — | $16,675 | $16,000 | 3 | $16,000 | — | $2,878 |
| 2022 | $65,405 | — | $15,175 | $14,500 | 3 | $14,500 | — | $3,588 |
| 2021 | $80,580 | — | $31,650 | $31,000 | 2 | $31,000 | — | $4,743 |
| 2020 | $112,230 | — | $15,250 | $14,600 | 4 | — | — | $6,075 |
| 2019 | $127,480 | — | $23,500 | $22,800 | 2 | — | — | $7,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baskin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $634K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include education, community development, and emergency services. The David School says it provides an educational program for Appalachian youth and adults with limited financial resources; New Sun Rising says it builds vibrant communities through culture, sustainability, and opportunity; and St Vincent Mission says it provides emergency services to individuals and families, including food, financial assistance, home repairs, and scholarships for books.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $1,556,600. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $661,600, with a median grant of $27,500.
The largest grants included $661,600 to Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; $325,000 to YRMC Foundation in Prescott, Arizona; $215,000 to The David School in David, Kentucky; and $175,000 to Jewish Community Foundation of Prescott in Prescott, Arizona. Other grants included $45,000 to New Sun Rising in Pittsburgh and $25,000 to St Vincent Mission in David, Kentucky. Each listed grant had a stated purpose of “charitable donation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Kreutzer as president.
The Baskin Foundation Inc is led by Karen Kreutzer, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Kreutzer
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$452K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $452K, to Karen Kreutzer (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Baskin Foundation Inc
How much does The Baskin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Baskin Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 3 grants.
What is The Baskin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Baskin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $129,717, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Baskin Foundation Inc give grants?
The Baskin Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (32%) and Kentucky (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants), Prescott, AZ (2 grants) and David, KY (2 grants).
Does The Baskin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Baskin Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (12 grants).
Who are The Baskin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Baskin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Mt Carmel ($661,600), Yrmc Foundation ($325,000) and The David School ($215,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Baskin Foundation Inc?
The Baskin Foundation Inc reported $31.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $634K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Baskin Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include education, community development, and emergency services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Baskin Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 The Baskin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Baskin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1941479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Baskin 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 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Baskin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-baskin-foundation-inc-morg_194bf69d2de341a6843f6abbb9461a08
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