Private foundation · EIN 95-3313203 · Marina Dl Rey, California

The Shirley Baskin Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $147K total, median $5,000. 54% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$147K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
KcetBurbank, CACharitable purpose of organization$20K
The Archer School for GirlsLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$12K
UCLA Foundation Neurosurgery ResearchLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$11K
Los Angeles WaterkeeperSanta Monica, CACharitable purpose of organization$10K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYCharitable purpose of organization$10K
Planned ParenthoodLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$7,581
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTCharitable purpose of organization$7,110
Operation SmileViginia Beach, VACharitable purpose of organization$5,282
AltaseaSan Pedro, CACharitable purpose of organization$5,182
Amnesty International USANew York, NYCharitable purpose of organization$5,075
American Jewish UniversityBel Air, CACharitable purpose of organization$5,000
Bless It BagBeverly Hills, CACharitable purpose of organization$5,000
City of HopeDuarte, CACharitable purpose of organization$5,000
Stand With USLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$5,000
The Carter CenterAtlanta, GACharitable purpose of organization$5,000
Plastic Pollution CoalitionWashington, DCCharitable purpose of organization$4,500
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARCharitable purpose of organization$3,048
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYCharitable purpose of organization$2,634
National Redistricting FoundationWashington, DCCharitable purpose of organization$2,500
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYCharitable purpose of organization$2,500
Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NYCharitable purpose of organization$2,500
Cedars-SinaiLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
Palm Springs Art MuseumPalm Springs, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
The Jewish FederationLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$2,000
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALCharitable purpose of organization$1,545
Jazz Foundation of AmericaNew York, NYCharitable purpose of organization$1,500
BodytrafficLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$1,500
Mothers 2 MothersLos Angeles, CACharitable purpose of organization$1,000

By state: California 15 · New York 6 · Connecticut 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

The Shirley Baskin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Marina Dl Rey, California, tax-exempt since 1979. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Shirley Baskin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Shirley Baskin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $147K across 28 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Shirley Baskin Foundation give?

California (15 grants), New York (6 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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