The Bassohealy Foundation Inc
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Rafael, California. It makes contributions to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing says it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bassohealy Foundation Inc gave $48K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,760
- -43.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,985
- -43.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $3,303,451
- +54.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bassohealy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 91 Bay Way, San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone: (415) 459-2784
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bassohealy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dominican Mission ($10K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 16% to New Jersey, 5% each to New York and Ohio, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bassohealy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 48% 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 (2019–2025). 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 $40K (2022) to $229K (2019). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Mission San Francisco, CA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| SF Archdiocese San Francisco, CA | General Contribution | $8,000 |
| Marin Catholic School Kentfield, CA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Team Walker Jersey City, NJ | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Loretto Novato, CA | General Contribution | $4,500 |
| Starcross Community Annapolis, CA | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| PKT Foundation Oxford, OH | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | General Contribution | $1,500 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | General Contribution | $1,200 |
| Covenant House Newark, NJ | General Contribution | $1,060 |
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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 | $3,303,451 | $1,165,849 | $97,871 | $47,760 | 16 | $62,434 | $20,198 | $130,113 |
| 2024 | $2,143,107 | $186,624 | $201,565 | $83,752 | 16 | $101,824 | $25,422 | $98,951 |
| 2023 | $2,031,725 | $87,498 | $123,121 | $70,203 | 20 | $77,153 | — | $91,000 |
| 2022 | $1,905,185 | $67,661 | $397,522 | $40,309 | 10 | $40,309 | — | $98,942 |
| 2021 | $2,328,444 | $312,703 | $196,791 | $152,450 | 19 | $152,450 | $188,673 | $105,715 |
| 2020 | $2,062,949 | $-2,133 | $136,354 | $107,350 | 21 | — | $14,038 | $99,776 |
| 2019 | $2,281,520 | $81,678 | $264,658 | $228,857 | 21 | — | $33,874 | $114,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bassohealy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions include charitable and community activities, education, religious and spiritual work, and social justice. For example, Team Walker says it works to promote civic betterment and social improvement for inner-city minority groups and to create positive alternatives for Jersey City youth. Sunday to Sunday Productions describes its mission as advancing its community’s religious and spiritual mission through evangelism, education, and social justice. Pace University says it educates students to become thinking professionals and leaders who positively impact society.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $47,760. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,350. Notable grants included $10,000 to Dominican Mission, $8,000 to SF Archdiocese, $5,000 each to Marin Catholic School and Team Walker, and $4,500 to Our Lady of Loretto. Other reported recipients included Starcross Community ($4,000), PKT Foundation ($2,500), Sisters of Life ($1,500), Seton Hall University ($1,200), Covenant House ($1,060), and American Red Cross ($1,000). Pace University received $1,000, and Sunday to Sunday Productions received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert S Basso as president and director, Mary H Basso as secretary and director, Alan R Grassano as treasurer and director, and Catherine Randall as director.
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc is led by Robert S. Basso, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert S. Basso
President & Director
On filings since 2019
130 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan R. Grassano
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Catherine Randall
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mary H. Basso
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bassohealy Foundation Inc
How much does The Bassohealy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc gave $48K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $84K across 16 grants.
What is The Bassohealy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,350, and its average grant was $2,985, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bassohealy Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Bassohealy Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (16%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does The Bassohealy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bassohealy Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bassohealy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dominican Mission ($10,000), SF Archdiocese ($8,000) and Marin Catholic School ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bassohealy Foundation Inc?
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (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 The Bassohealy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions include charitable and community activities, education, religious and spiritual work, and social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bassohealy Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Bassohealy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bassohealy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0452102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Bassohealy 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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