William Bass Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2339056 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$15K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$224K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $550 and $2,476.
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
11% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $4,300 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,635 |
| Delaware Valley Friends School | Paoli, PA | Charitable | $2,476 |
| Tufts University | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Rosenbach Museum & Library | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $550 |
| Pocono Heritage Land Trust | East Stroudsburg, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $180 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,891 | 9 |
| 2024 | $14,360 | 8 |
| 2023 | $17,137 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349100216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2339056
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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