The Shirley Baskin Foundation
The Shirley Baskin Foundation is a private foundation based in Marina del Rey, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including recipients working in education, environmental protection, health, Jewish community services, humanitarian relief, and anti-hate efforts.
The Shirley Baskin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shirley Baskin Foundation gave $147K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,957
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,248
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,187,590
- +38.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shirley Baskin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 Quarterdeck Street 4, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 963-2347
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shirley Baskin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kcet ($20K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 185 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 16% to New York, 5% each to Connecticut and the District of Columbia, and 4% to Virginia. The listed recipients also include organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shirley Baskin Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $147K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kcet Burbank, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $20,000 |
| The Archer School for Girls Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $11,500 |
| UCLA Foundation Neurosurgery Research Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $11,000 |
| Los Angeles Waterkeeper Santa Monica, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $7,581 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $7,110 |
| Operation Smile Viginia Beach, VA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $5,282 |
| Altasea San Pedro, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $5,182 |
| Amnesty International USA New York, NY | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $5,075 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,187,590 | $511,516 | $178,601 | $146,957 | 28 | $146,957 | $494,947 | $159,980 |
| 2023 | $859,399 | $238,373 | $158,140 | $141,000 | 29 | $141,000 | $224,749 | $139,978 |
| 2022 | $778,003 | $103,467 | $152,298 | $131,107 | 43 | $131,107 | $89,016 | $137,126 |
| 2021 | $826,834 | $293,652 | $122,349 | $100,043 | 42 | $100,043 | $279,551 | $139,174 |
| 2020 | $655,531 | $253,415 | $112,634 | $99,100 | 43 | — | $242,967 | $105,874 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shirley Baskin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Archer School for Girls describes itself as an educational community that supports and challenges young women through a college-preparatory curriculum. Los Angeles Waterkeeper says it fights for healthy waterways and sustainable, equitable, climate-friendly water supplies. Operation Smile says it provides surgery for people born with cleft lip and cleft palate and supports medical education and health-system strengthening.
Other 2024 recipients include City of Hope, whose mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes; American Jewish University, which advances Jewish learning and community; the International Rescue Committee, which responds to humanitarian crises; and the Anti-Defamation League, which works against antisemitism and other forms of hate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $146,957. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to KCET, $11,500 to The Archer School for Girls, $11,000 to UCLA Foundation Neurosurgery Research, and $10,000 each to Los Angeles Waterkeeper and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Other grants included $7,581 to Planned Parenthood, $7,110 to Save the Children, and $5,282 to Operation Smile.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aaron Richard Baskin and Edie Baskin as trustees.
The Shirley Baskin Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron Richard Baskin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Edie Baskin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shirley Baskin (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Shirley Baskin Foundation
How much does The Shirley Baskin Foundation give each year?
The Shirley Baskin Foundation gave $147K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 29 grants.
What is The Shirley Baskin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shirley Baskin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,248, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shirley Baskin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Shirley Baskin Foundation give grants?
The Shirley Baskin Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Shirley Baskin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shirley Baskin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kcet ($20,000), The Archer School for Girls ($11,500) and UCLA Foundation Neurosurgery Research ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shirley Baskin Foundation?
The Shirley Baskin Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (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 Shirley Baskin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Archer School for Girls describes itself as an educational community that supports and challenges young women through a college-preparatory curriculum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shirley Baskin Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shirley Baskin Foundation's EIN?
The Shirley Baskin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3313203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shirley Baskin Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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