The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc. was a private foundation based in Scarsdale, New York. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, and the filing says the foundation transferred all its assets to Bessemer Giving Fund at year-end; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc gave $258K across 14 grants in 2020 (avg $18K), top state New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $257,599
- Grants made (2020)
- 14
- Average grant
- $18,400
- Median grant
- $5,175
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Phone: (914) 874-4521
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Aief ($95K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 41% to recipients in Washington, DC. The remaining reported shares were California (4%), Massachusetts (4%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 14 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aief Washington, DC | General | $95,000 |
| JDRF New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| The Shalem Foundation New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple Scarsdale, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Camera Foundation Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| The Washington Institute Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel San Diego, CA | General | $5,349 |
| White plains Hospital White pains, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance Los Angeles, CA | General | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-71,057 | $278,475 | $257,599 | 14 | $112,204 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. The Shalem Foundation describes its mission as promoting a Zionist intellectual infrastructure for Israel, Jewish national culture, and intellectual and economic liberty. Israel Emergency Alliance describes itself as an international education organization dedicated to informing the public about Israel and combating extremism and antisemitism.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $257,599 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $95,000, with a median grant of $5,174. Among the largest grants were $95,000 to AIEF, $50,000 each to JDRF and The Shalem Foundation, $15,000 to Westchester Reform Temple, and $10,000 each to Camera Foundation and The Washington Institute.
The foundation’s 2020 filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported in a final return, so it should not be treated as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Richard Bassuk as president and Jonathan Bassuk and Mathew Bassuk as directors.
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc is led by Richard Bassuk, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Richard Bassuk
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Bassuk
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mathew Bassuk
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Bassuk Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc gave $258K across 14 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,175, and its average grant was $18,400, across 14 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was District of Columbia (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Scarsdale, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Aief ($95,000), JDRF ($50,000) and The Shalem Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. The Shalem Foundation describes its mission as promoting a Zionist intellectual infrastructure for Israel, Jewish national culture, and intellectual and economic liberty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc?
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $112K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3372836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Bassuk Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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Grantable. (2026). The Bassuk Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bassuk-family-foundation-inc-morg_5ba0c01db1654022a10394062fd8d50a
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