Baskin Family Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Baskin Family Foundation Grant supports innovative organizations that focus on education and social justice. Established by Samuel and Hadassah Baskin, Sheldon Baskin, and Judy Wise, this grant aims to empower 501(c)(3) organizations to create meaningful change in their communities. By promoting forward-thinking initiatives, the foundation strives to enhance the lives of those it serves and foster equality in access to education.
The Baskin Family Foundation supports forward-thinking organizations primarily focused on education and social justice.
The fund was established by Samuel and Hadassah Baskin, Sheldon Baskin, and Judy Wise.
Eligibility
Submissions are accepted only from organizations with 501(c)(3) designation.
What Baskin Family Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 87
- Total given
- $2.28M
- Median grant
- $5,825
- Range
- $230–$500K
- By dollars: California 52%, Illinois 21%, Massachusetts 11%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; San Francisco, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Social justice
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