The Bassick Family Foundation
The Bassick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Paxton, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
The Bassick Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bassick Family Foundation gave $188K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,875
- +76.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,051
- +65.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,533,050
- -3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% 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 The Bassick Family Foundation
- 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: 65 Marshall St, Paxton, MA 01612
Phone: (508) 751-5836
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bassick Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Old Sturbridge Village ($50K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 75 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 3% went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bassick Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $27K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2023) to $425K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Umass Medical -Hudson Hoagland Society Shrewsbury, MA | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| Worcester Art Musuem Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Redemptoris Mater House of Formation Inc Brookline, MA | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| 15-40 Connection Westborough, MA | General Purpose | $11,375 |
| World Vision H20 Federal Way, WA | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Be Like Brit Foundation Inc Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation Hyannis, MA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Neads West Boylston, MA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Seven Hills Foundation Worcester, MA | General Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,533,050 | $180,741 | $230,129 | $187,875 | 17 | $187,875 | $145,096 | $102,369 |
| 2023 | $1,582,438 | $87,673 | $144,284 | $106,700 | 16 | $106,700 | $50,894 | $98,513 |
| 2022 | $1,639,049 | $63,713 | $151,684 | $115,200 | 17 | $115,200 | $29,548 | $106,263 |
| 2021 | $1,727,020 | $238,869 | $457,522 | $425,000 | 18 | $425,000 | $208,099 | $117,903 |
| 2020 | $1,945,673 | $116,059 | $212,112 | $178,000 | 7 | — | $83,482 | $114,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bassick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as historic preservation, medical research, arts, health care, disability services, and community assistance. For example, Be Like Brit Foundation describes its mission as providing a safe and nurturing home for children in Haiti; NEADS describes its work matching people with disabilities with service dogs; and Project Just Because says it provides families in need with items including clothing, food, school supplies, and household goods.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $187,875. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Listed larger grants included $50,000 to Old Sturbridge Village, $45,000 to UMass Medical–Hudson Hoagland Society, $25,000 to Worcester Art Museum, $22,000 to The Redemptoris Mater House of Formation Inc., and $11,375 to 15-40 Connection. The filing lists each of these grants as for general purposes.
Other 2024 grants included $6,000 to World Vision H20, $5,000 each to Be Like Brit Foundation and Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation, $4,000 to NEADS, $3,000 to Seven Hills Foundation, $2,500 to Heritage Museum and Gardens, and $2,000 to Project Just Because. Cape Kid Meals reported receiving $1,000 in 2024; it describes its mission as providing weekend backpack food bags to children facing hunger.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Bassick, Susan Bassick, Jennifer Lisciotti, Matthew Bassick, and Michael Bassick as trustees.
The Bassick Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Lisciotti
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
John Bassick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Matthew Bassick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Michael Bassick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Susan Bassick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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 $5K, to John Bassick (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bassick Family Foundation
How much does The Bassick Family Foundation give each year?
The Bassick Family Foundation gave $188K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 16 grants.
What is The Bassick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bassick Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $11,051, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bassick Family Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Bassick Family Foundation give grants?
The Bassick Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (5 grants).
Does The Bassick Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bassick Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bassick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bassick Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Old Sturbridge Village ($50,000), Umass Medical -Hudson Hoagland Society ($45,000) and Worcester Art Musuem ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bassick Family Foundation?
The Bassick Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bassick Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as historic preservation, medical research, arts, health care, disability services, and community assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bassick Family Foundation?
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 The Bassick Family Foundation's EIN?
The Bassick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6535184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bassick Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Bassick Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bassick-family-foundation-morg_a84d28b68dbf42438f0b6dc592c76aff
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