The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Melbourne, Florida. Its 2024 filing states that grants may go only to section 501(c)(3) organizations providing assistance and benefits to wildlife and domesticated animals residing in Brevard County, Florida.
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc gave $248K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $247,980
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $14,587
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,930,696
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (75% 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 Sue Bassett Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts grant applications at any time during the year. Applicants must contact the foundation administrator to request a preliminary application form. After it is returned, trustees decide whether to invite the applicant to submit a more detailed grant application. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grants may be awarded only to section 501(c)(3) organizations that provide assistance and benefits to wildlife and domesticated animals residing in Brevard County, Florida.
- Contact
Application contact: Foundation Administrator
Mailing address: PO Box 1870, Melbourne, FL 32902
Phone: (321) 727-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan Healh - West ($50K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing limits eligible organizations to those serving wildlife and domesticated animals residing in Brevard County, Florida. In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 20% to recipients in Michigan, and 5% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 2380% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $248K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Healh - West Wyoming, MI | Cancer Treatments for Women | $50,000 |
| Helping Overpopulation of Pets End Melbourne, FL | Pet Spaying | $25,000 |
| Central Florida Animal Reserve St Cloud, FL | Long-Term Care for Great Cats | $20,000 |
| Sheltering Hands Inc Ocala, FL | Cat Rescue, Vaccines, Spay | $20,000 |
| Wild Florida Rescue Corp Melbourne, FL | Emergency Service for Wild Life | $20,000 |
| Five Friends Animal Rescue Inc Titusville, FL | Pet Rescue | $17,500 |
| Matilda's Pet Sanctuary Inc Cocoa, FL | Pet Rescue | $15,000 |
| Chappy & Friends Naperville, IL | Pet Rescue, Spaying, Vaccines | $12,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Merritt Island, FL | CF Treatments | $10,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Society of FL Melbourne, FL | Night Vision Cameras | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,930,696 | $212,494 | $358,579 | $247,980 | 17 | $283,072 | $96,511 | $301,738 |
| 2024 | $5,076,781 | $4,878,607 | $45,476 | — | — | $15,405 | $20,639 | $141,522 |
| 2023 | $243,650 | $16,231 | $26,593 | $20,000 | 2 | $21,469 | $11,107 | $14,689 |
| 2022 | $254,012 | $16,222 | $18,675 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,389 | $9,936 | $15,388 |
| 2021 | $256,465 | $21,118 | $29,964 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $14,136 | $15,122 |
| 2020 | $265,311 | $8,725 | $25,414 | $16,000 | 2 | — | $2,297 | $15,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $302K 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing limits eligible organizations to those assisting wildlife and domesticated animals residing in Brevard County. Its 2025 grants included support for animal rescue and care, pet spaying and vaccination, wildlife services, and cancer and cystic fibrosis treatments.
Grantee missions illustrate the kinds of work supported. Sheltering Hands describes its work as providing low-cost spay/neuter services, vaccination clinics, adoptions, volunteer education, and community partnerships. An individual recipient Reserve says it provides care and education surrounding captive wildlife. Florida Wildlife Hospital describes its mission as helping Florida wildlife and migratory birds return to their environment. Touch of Grey Rescue says it places senior dogs in foster homes and provides medical care and other support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $247,980. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to University of Michigan Health-West for cancer treatments for women; $25,000 to Helping Overpopulation of Pets End for pet spaying; $20,000 each to an individual recipient Reserve for long-term care for great cats, Sheltering Hands for cat rescue, vaccines and spaying, and Wild Florida Rescue for emergency wildlife service; and $17,500 to an individual recipient Rescue for pet rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Erik P Shuman Esq as president/director, Briggs Kilbourne as vice president/secretary, Brian Fisher as treasurer/director, and Darcy Hopkins Afman and Meredith Hopkins Green as directors.
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc is led by Erik P. Shuman Esq., President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erik P. Shuman Esq.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Brian Fisher
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Darcy Hopkins Afman
Director
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
$7K (2025)
Meredith Hopkins Green
Director
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Briggs Kilbourne
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$7K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Matthew Kucera (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Lawrence F. Garrison (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Briggs Kilbourne (VP/Secretary). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc
How much does The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc gave $248K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,587, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Melbourne, FL (5 grants) and Cocoa, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan Healh - West ($50,000), Helping Overpopulation of Pets End ($25,000) and Central Florida Animal Reserve ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc?
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $283K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (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 Sue Bassett Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing limits eligible organizations to those assisting wildlife and domesticated animals residing in Brevard County. Its 2025 grants included support for animal rescue and care, pet spaying and vaccination, wildlife services, and cancer and cystic fibrosis treatments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts grant applications at any time during the year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1149168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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