Elizabeth E & Joseph H Bascom Charitable Foundation 510 Locust S
Historical FunderClayton, Missouri · EIN 43-6024670 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN J STIKA |
|---|---|
| Address | 7701 FORSYTH BLVD SUITE 1100, ST LOUIS MO 63105 |
| Phone | 3147191528 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITTEN FORM. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Charitable | Orlando, FL | General | $36,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Gardens | St Louis, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | Columbia, MO | General | $10,000 |
| Sippican Lands Trust | Marion, MA | General | $6,000 |
| Buzzard Bay Musicfest | Marion, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Goldfarb School of Nursing | St Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | St Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Marion Art Center | Marion, MA | General | $4,000 |
| Sippican Historical Society | Marion, MA | General | $4,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | General | $4,000 |
| Community Boating Center Inc | New Bedford, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Danforth Plant Science Center | St Louis, MO | General | $3,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | General | $3,000 |
| YWCA New Bedford | New Bedford, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Elizabeth Taber Library | Marion, MA | General | $2,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford, MA | General | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region & Southwest Missouri | St Louis, MO | General | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen (North Carolina Relief) | Washington, DC | General | $2,000 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | St Fairhaven, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Dream Out Loud | New Bedford, MA | General | $1,000 |
| New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center | New Bedford, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Scott Evans Foundation | Sonoma, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Sea Education Association | Falmouth, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Southcoast Children's Chorus | Marion, MA | General | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Border Community Alliance | Tubac, AZ | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $116,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $113,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104093
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6024670
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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