The Bascom Little Fund
Invitation OnlyCleveland Heights, Ohio · EIN 34-6572279 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Chamber Symphony | Lakewood, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Lithuanian American Community Inc | Lemont, IL | General | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($41,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $50,100 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349101565
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6572279
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.