The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMelbourne, Florida · EIN 27-1149168 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1870, MELBOURNE FL 32902 |
| Phone | 3217278100 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION WILL ACCEPT GRANT APPLICATIONS AT ANYTIME DURING THE YEAR. TO INITIATE THE PROCESS, APPLICANTS MUST REQUEST A PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FORM BY CONTACTING THE FOUNDATION. WHEN COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE FOUNDATION, THE TRUSTEES WILL DETERMINE IF THEY ARE INTERESTED IN PURSING THE REQUEST FURTHER. IF INTERESTED, THEY WILL INVITE THE GRANT SEEKER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION, PROVIDING MORE DETAILED INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS MAY ONLY BE AWARDED TO SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS TO WILDLIFE AND DOMESTICATED ANIMALS RESIDING IN BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA. |
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
11% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Healh - West | Wyoming, MI | Cancer treatments for women | $50,000 |
| Helping Overpopulation of Pets End | Melbourne, FL | Pet spaying | $25,000 |
| Central Florida Animal Reserve | St Cloud, FL | Long-Term care for great cats | $20,000 |
| Sheltering Hands Inc | Ocala, FL | Cat rescue, vaccines, spay | $20,000 |
| Wild Florida Rescue Corp | Melbourne, FL | Emergency service for wild life | $20,000 |
| Five Friends Animal Rescue Inc | Titusville, FL | Pet rescue | $17,500 |
| Matilda's Pet Sanctuary Inc | Cocoa, FL | Pet rescue | $15,000 |
| Chappy & Friends | Naperville, IL | Pet rescue, spaying, vaccines | $12,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Merritt Island, FL | Cf treatments | $10,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Society of Fl | Melbourne, FL | Night vision cameras | $10,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Hospital | Melbourne, FL | Rescue program | $10,000 |
| Pay to Spay Inc | Gainesville, FL | Pet spaying | $10,000 |
| Companion Animal Care of Brevard | Melbourne, FL | Pet rescue, rehoming | $8,000 |
| Brevard Humane Society | Cocoa, FL | Rebuild dog runs | $5,480 |
| For the Love of Paws | Fellsmere, FL | Pet food for paws meals on wheels | $5,000 |
| Rileys Rescue of Brevard Inc | Palm Bay, FL | Pet rescue, rehoming) | $5,000 |
| Touch of Grey Rescue Inc | Melbourne, FL | Rescue and foster senior dogs | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247,980 | 17 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2022 | $20,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523529349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1149168
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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