John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderPompano Beach, Florida · EIN 59-6160694 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$570K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SCOTT PORTER |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 E SAMPLE ROAD SUITE 209, POMPANO BEACH FL 33064 |
| Phone | 9549423203 |
| GRANTREQUESTS@BASTIENFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | EMAIL THE FOUNDATION A LETTER SUPPORTING FUNDING NEED AND COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | SEPT 30 OF YEAR REQUESTED |
| 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
26% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | Bremer scholarship | $10,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Broward | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Alzheimers Community Care | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ann Storck Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Autism Research Institute | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys Town South Florida | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Broward Childrens Center | Pompano Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Broward Public Library Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope | Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Child Counseling | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Charities for Children | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Home Society | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation | Tavernier, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crohns Colitis Foundation of Amer | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Fnd | Hollywood, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Edna Runner Tutorial Center | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Npb | North Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Florida Keys Childrens Center | Tavernier, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Inc | Owasso, OK | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Goodman Jewish Family Services Ctr | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Broward Cty | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Handy Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jack Jill Childrens Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kids Cancer Foundation | Royal Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lifeline Family Center | Cape Coral, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| MACLAY SCHOOL iTHINK INITIATIVE | Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of S Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Alliance for Eating Disord | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | Juno Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Ovarian Cancer Coalition | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Hope Charities | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Day School | Coconut Grove, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Independence Fund | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Vision of Children Foundation | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wesley House Family Services | Key Largo, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chasin a Dream Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Gildas Club of South Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Lung Assoc of Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Friends of Foster Children of Pbc | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Martin Cty | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Pantry of Broward | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hearing Research Institute | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Veterans of Foreigh Wars Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Womens Center of Brevard | Titusville, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Nature Center at Great Outdoors | Titusville, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
The return also lists 54 grants to individuals ($287,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $570,000 | 111 |
| 2024 | $536,000 | 108 |
| 2023 | $478,000 | 104 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610799349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6160694
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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