The Bassick Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPaxton, Massachusetts · EIN 27-6535184 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$188K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $11,375.
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
5% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Sturbridge Village | Sturbridge, MA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Umass Medical -Hudson Hoagland Society | Shrewsbury, MA | General purpose | $45,000 |
| Worcester Art Musuem | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Redemptoris Mater House of Formation Inc | Brookline, MA | General purpose | $22,000 |
| 15-40 Connection | Westborough, MA | General purpose | $11,375 |
| World Vision H20 | Federal Way, WA | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Be Like Brit Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | Hyannis, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Neads | West Boylston, MA | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Seven Hills Foundation | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Heritage Museum and Gardens | Sandwich, MA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Project Just Because Inc | Hopkinton, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| St John's Food for the Poor | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Hanover Theater | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| The Juniper Outreach Foundation | Paxton, MA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Boston, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Cape Kid Meals | Forestdale, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $187,875 | 17 |
| 2023 | $106,700 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6535184
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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