Wayne G Basler Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderKingsport, Tennessee · EIN 62-1347054 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHARI HILLMAN KING |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2049, KINGSPORT TN 37662 |
| Phone | 4233064215 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION - INCLUDE NATURE OF ORGANIZATION & PROOF OF CHARITABLE STATUS. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 30 |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ONLY |
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
70% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | West Chester, PA | General operation expenses | $150,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operation expenses | $100,000 |
| Sunny Weather Organization | Gardendale, AL | General operation expenses | $100,000 |
| Charitysmith Nonprofit Foundation | Truckee, CA | General operation expenses | $50,000 |
| K9s 4Cops | College Station, TX | General operation expenses | $50,000 |
| Rize Prevention | Simpsonville, SC | General operation expenses | $50,000 |
| Skagit Valley College Foundation | Mount Vernon, WA | General operation expenses | $50,000 |
| United Way of Kingsport | Kingsport, TN | General operation expenses | $20,000 |
| Bright Hope Laurel United Methodist Church | Mars Hill, NC | General operation expenses | $5,000 |
| Beulah Baptist Church | Kingsport, TN | General operation expenses | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $578,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $495,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1347054
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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