The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chapel Hill, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $221K. Net investment income was $321K.
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation gave $221K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,900
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,613
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,041,328
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Carolina Symphony ($50K). Together the top 8 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 36 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2021) to $221K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Symphony Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Raleigh, NC | 23-7071511CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| Old Town School of Music Chicago, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Book Harvest Chapel Hill, NC | 45-2610533CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| Chatham Literacy Siler City, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Literacy Works Chicago, IL | 36-4350749CHARITABLE | $24,000 |
| Outreach W Lacrosse & Schools Chicago, IL | 61-1650024CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Jazz Festival Wilmington, NC | Charitable | $6,900 |
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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 | $3,041,328 | $255,650 | $246,404 | $220,900 | 8 | $220,900 | $320,751 | $147,162 |
| 2024 | $2,786,435 | $301,631 | $230,838 | $203,400 | 9 | $203,400 | $448,152 | $129,539 |
| 2023 | $2,583,430 | $286,013 | $208,202 | $190,750 | 7 | $190,750 | $609,863 | $115,159 |
| 2022 | $1,921,529 | $52,153 | $195,660 | $180,000 | 6 | $180,000 | $79,240 | $125,992 |
| 2021 | $2,025,748 | $51,319 | $159,750 | $146,700 | 6 | — | $149,766 | $120,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation is led by Joseph C. Bastian, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph C. Bastian
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura A. Bastian
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Love
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gillian Hare
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Bastian
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jospeh A. Bastian
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Constance C. Larcher (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Bastian Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation gave $221K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $203K across 9 grants.
What is The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $27,613, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include North Carolina Symphony ($50,000), North Carolina Museum of Art ($50,000) and Old Town School of Music ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation?
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Bastian Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0570437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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