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Private foundation · EIN 43-6024670

Bascom Charitable Foundation

Clayton, MO

Bascom Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Clayton, MO. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $122K in grants and contributions paid across 26 grants, with $2.53M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Charles Schwab Charitable, Missouri Botanical Gardens and Missouri Historical Society.

How to request funding

Contact
John J Stika
Phone
3147191528
Address
7701 Forsyth Blvd Suite 1100, St Louis, Mo, 63105
Form and materials
Applications should be in written form.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Charles Schwab CharitableOrlando, FLGeneral$36,000
Missouri Botanical GardensSt Louis, MOGeneral$15,000
Missouri Historical SocietyColumbia, MOGeneral$10,000
Sippican Lands TrustMarion, MAGeneral$6,000
Buzzard Bay MusicfestMarion, MAGeneral$5,000
Goldfarb School of NursingSt Louis, MOGeneral$5,000
Urban League of Metropolitan St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral$5,000
Marion Art CenterMarion, MAGeneral$4,000
Sippican Historical SocietyMarion, MAGeneral$4,000
Youth Opportunities UnlimitedCleveland, OHGeneral$4,000
Community Boating Center IncNew Bedford, MAGeneral$3,000
Danforth Plant Science CenterSt Louis, MOGeneral$3,000
St Louis Children's Hospital FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral$3,000
YWCA New BedfordNew Bedford, MAGeneral$3,000
Elizabeth Taber LibraryMarion, MAGeneral$2,000
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, MAGeneral$2,000
Planned Parenthood of the St Louis Region & Southwest MissouriSt Louis, MOGeneral$2,000
World Central Kitchen (north Carolina Relief)Washington, DCGeneral$2,000
Community Nurse Home CareSt Fairhaven, MAGeneral$1,000
Dream Out LoudNew Bedford, MAGeneral$1,000
New Bedford Fishing Heritage CenterNew Bedford, MAGeneral$1,000
Scott Evans FoundationSonoma, CAGeneral$1,000
Sea Education AssociationFalmouth, MAGeneral$1,000
Southcoast Children's ChorusMarion, MAGeneral$1,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral$1,000

The 25 largest of 26 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Bascom Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Applications should be in written form.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Bascom Charitable Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $121,500 in grants and contributions paid (26 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Bascom Charitable Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Charles Schwab Charitable (FL), $36K, Missouri Botanical Gardens (MO), $15K, Missouri Historical Society (MO), $10K, Sippican Lands Trust (MA), $6K and Buzzard Bay Musicfest (MA), $5K.