The Shirley Baskin Foundation
The Shirley Baskin Foundation is a private foundation established in California in 1979. Located in Marina Del Rey, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with no employees, distributing charitable funds to various nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+38.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$147K
+4.2% YoY
Grant Count
28
-3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+7.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports the charitable purposes of organizations across multiple sectors. Recent grant activity demonstrates funding interests in:
- Environmental conservation and natural resources
- Public broadcasting and media
- Water protection and environmental advocacy
- Animal welfare and rescue services
- Jewish community organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation made 43 grants in 2023. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s range from $5,000 to $20,000 based on available records.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, with a concentration on Los Angeles-area nonprofits and national environmental organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary
- Total Assets: $859,399
- Total Revenues: $238,373
- Total Expenses: $158,140
- Investment Income: $32,011
Revenue Sources
The foundation's revenue is primarily generated through investment income and dividends rather than contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,187,590 | $859,399 | $778,003 |
| Revenue | $511,516 | $238,373 | $103,467 |
| Expenses | $178,601 | $158,140 | $152,298 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $146,957 | $141,000 | $131,107 |
| Net Investment Income | $494,947 | $224,749 | $89,016 |
| Distributable Amount | $159,980 | $139,978 | $137,126 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON RICHARD BASKIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| EDIE BASKIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 30 Quarterdeck Street, Apt 4, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292-6700
- Phone: 310-963-2347
- EIN: 95-3313203
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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