The Baskin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-1941479 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$33.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $175,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
58% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable donation | $661,600 |
| Yrmc Foundation | Prescott, AZ | Charitable donation | $325,000 |
| The David School | David, KY | Charitable donation | $215,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Prescott | Prescott, AZ | Charitable donation | $175,000 |
| New Sun Rising | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable donation | $45,000 |
| Project Hope | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| St Vincent Mission | David, KY | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Penn State Thon | University Park, PA | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Where2next Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Vagabon Missions | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Upbring | Austin, TX | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Shawn Gaertner Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,556,600 | 12 |
| 2024 | $15,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349101037
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1941479
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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