Bassler Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDarien, Connecticut · EIN 26-1561741 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$70K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$639K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Congregational Church | Darien, CT | General | $34,600 |
| Liberation Programs Inc | Norwalk, CT | General | $11,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America | White Plains, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Nextgen Face | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | General | $3,000 |
| The Community Fund of Darien | Darien, CT | General | $3,000 |
| Presbyterian Church | Louisville, KY | One great hour of sharing program | $1,000 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Darien Library | Darien, CT | General | $1,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Stamford, CT | Genaral | $1,000 |
| The Ciri Foundation | Anchorage, AK | General | $1,000 |
| Darien Ems Post 53 | Darien, CT | General | $500 |
| At Home in Darien | Darien, CT | General | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,400 | 13 |
| 2023 | $69,650 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349101139
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1561741
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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