The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $32,500, all listed with the purpose “SUSTAINING.”
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin at a glance
In short: The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin gave $33K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,500
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,912
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $781,758
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (34% 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 Doreen & Gilbert Bassin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 117 Commodore Drive, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (914) 584-3045
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($8K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Jupiter, Florida. In 2025, its grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (34%), Massachusetts (31%), Florida (29%), Illinois (3%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin gives
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 139% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $43K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Sustaining | $7,500 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Jupiter, FL | Sustaining | $6,000 |
| White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY | Sustaining | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Am Jupiter, FL | Sustaining | $3,500 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | Sustaining | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Sustaining | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Scarsdale, NY | Sustaining | $1,000 |
| The Marfan Foundation Port Washington, NY | Sustaining | $1,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple Scarsdale, NY | Sustaining | $1,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum (Afim) New York, NY | Sustaining | $500 |
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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 | $781,758 | $69,781 | $39,395 | $32,500 | 17 | $35,848 | $24,561 | $42,809 |
| 2024 | $761,949 | $80,508 | $54,409 | $41,900 | 22 | $41,900 | $26,548 | $38,656 |
| 2023 | $735,736 | $56,781 | $48,496 | $42,850 | 19 | $42,850 | $21,228 | $35,687 |
| 2022 | $713,243 | $39,343 | $18,440 | $13,600 | 4 | $13,600 | $4,435 | $34,010 |
| 2021 | $692,340 | $37,464 | $14,645 | $6,315 | 7 | $6,315 | — | $33,881 |
| 2020 | $669,622 | $223,495 | $20,056 | $10,640 | 6 | — | $292,201 | $29,193 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included hospitals, Alzheimer’s organizations, Jewish organizations, a community philanthropic foundation, and organizations serving people with genetic conditions.
The supported organizations describe their work in their own terms. For example, Admirals Cove Foundation says it supports local nonprofits focused on people in need in Palm Beach County. The Marfan Foundation says it works on research, education, support, and community for people living with Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, and related conditions. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. National Dance Institute says it uses dance to foster children’s experience and participation in the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $32,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,500, with a median of $1,000. Listed recipients included Massachusetts General Hospital ($7,500), Admirals Cove Foundation ($6,000), White Plains Hospital ($5,000), Temple Beth Am ($3,500), Cure Alzheimer’s Fund ($2,500), and the Alzheimer’s Association ($1,000). Other reported grants included $1,000 to the Marfan Foundation and $500 each to the Anti-Defamation League and National Dance Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gilbert Bassin as president and Doreen Bassin as secretary/treasurer. Board members listed are Elisabeth Bassin, Pamela Bassin Weinberg, William Bassin, Jon Weinberg, and Douglas Ulene.
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin is led by Gilbert Bassin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gilbert Bassin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Bassin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Bassin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Weinberg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Bassin Weinberg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Bassin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Ulene
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Doreen & Gilbert Bassin
How much does The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin give each year?
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin gave $33K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 22 grants.
What is The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin's typical grant size?
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,912, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin give grants?
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (31%) and Florida (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Jupiter, FL (2 grants) and Scarsdale, NY (2 grants).
Does The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sustaining" (17 grants).
Who are The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin's largest grantees?
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin's largest 2025 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital ($7,500), Admirals Cove Foundation ($6,000) and White Plains Hospital ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin?
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin reported $782K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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 Doreen & Gilbert Bassin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included hospitals, Alzheimer’s organizations, Jewish organizations, a community philanthropic foundation, and organizations serving people with genetic conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Doreen & Gilbert Bassin's EIN?
The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2390390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Doreen & Gilbert Bassin 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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