The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $252K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation gave $23K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,785
- +26.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,798
- -57.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,625
- Total assets
- $252,494
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Little Wishes ($10K). Together the top 6 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wishes San Anselmo, CA | General Support | $10,005 |
| Marin Catholic School Kentfield, CA | General Support | $8,500 |
| Bump It up San Rafael San Anselmo, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Kids Speak DBA Fastforward Minnetonka, MN | General Support | $750 |
| Elfs Cooperative San Francisco, CA | General Support | $525 |
| Redzone Camps Morgantown, WV | General Support | $505 |
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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 | $252,494 | $21,271 | $29,530 | $22,785 | 6 | $22,785 | $20,871 | $15,516 |
| 2024 | $263,805 | $25,405 | $25,619 | $18,000 | 2 | $18,000 | $25,005 | $14,922 |
| 2023 | $282,843 | $14,591 | $12,880 | — | — | — | $13,991 | $14,046 |
| 2022 | $281,013 | $20,951 | $7,547 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $319,947 | $21,080 | $15,291 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $267,102 | $14,536 | $14,023 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $278,242 | $4,412 | $16,561 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Vincent Basso
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frank Brady
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gregory David Basso
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen Murray
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lisa Marie Basso
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Phillip Ferris
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 Michael Basso Memorial Foundation
How much does The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation give each year?
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation gave $23K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 2 grants.
What is The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,625, and its average grant was $3,798, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation give grants?
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Anselmo, CA (2 grants).
Does The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Little Wishes ($10,005), Marin Catholic School ($8,500) and Bump It up San Rafael ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation?
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation reported $252K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation?
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Rafael, CA. It holds $252K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation's EIN?
The Michael Basso Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0342850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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