Private foundation
LEWIS AND GLADYS BASS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
LOUISVILLE, KYEIN
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Private foundation
LOUISVILLE, KYEIN
The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
Application policy: Accepts applications, as stated on the FY2025 return.
These lines count this foundation's own Form 990-PF returns that the IRS has published as data. An amended return replaces its original. They describe past returns only.
This is a count from past returns. It does not say the foundation will consider a new request. How it is counted: names are compared as written on the returns, without "The" at the start, without endings such as "Inc" or "LLC", and without spaces and punctuation. A recipient also counts as already listed when our records link it to the same organization as an earlier recipient, or when its name is almost the same as an earlier name (a trigram similarity of 0.8 or more, where 1 means identical). The state on the grant row is not compared. Grants that the foundation marked as paid to an individual, such as a scholarship, are left out of both numbers, and no count is shown when most of its grants are marked that way. A person whom the foundation did not mark as an individual is still counted as a recipient. A recipient can still look new when its name is written very differently from year to year, and two different recipients with almost the same name can be counted as one.
Application guidance comes from the funder's own Form 990-PF, Part XV (the section where a private foundation says how to apply), shown as filed. It is the funder's words, not ours. These fields are free text and the IRS form cuts them short. Filers sometimes put whole sentences in the contact-name box. Shown exactly as filed.
Giving by year
Total assets by year
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Giving | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 990-PF | $129,144 | $170,439 | $163,600 | $292,309 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 23% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERLOUISVILLE, KY | STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, FOSTER SELF-AWARENESS AND SOUND DECISION-MAKING, AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. | $100,000 | 2019 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed. Some links come from other funders' returns: when three or more of them wrote the same name and state with one EIN, and the city on this row matches, we use that EIN. The name on this row is still shown as this funder wrote it.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Bass | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2.00 | $0 |
| Ned Bass | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Mitchell Bass | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1.00 | $0 |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| $292,309 |
| FY2024 | 990-PF | $130,536 | $232,966 | $216,500 | $333,604 | $333,604 |
| FY2023 | 990-PF | $176,777 | $270,825 | $260,500 | $436,034 | $436,034 |
| FY2022 | 990-PF | $246,724 | $355,932 | $338,000 | $530,082 | $530,082 |
| FY2021 | 990-PF | $238,073 | $346,162 | $322,500 | $639,290 | $639,290 |
| FY2020 | 990-PF | $245,345 | $374,157 | $352,000 | $762,359 | $747,379 |
| FY2019 | 990-PF | $233,058 | $293,569 | $273,499 | $876,191 | $876,191 |
| FY2018 | 990-PF | $205,360 | $306,069 | $263,100 | $940,668 | $940,668 |
| GILDA'S CLUBMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.LOUISVILLE, KY |
| PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CANCER VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. |
| $85,000 |
| 2018 |
| MARYHURSTLOUISVILLE, KY | TO STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GREATEST NEED | $75,000 | 2021 |
| FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSELOUISVILLE, KY | END CYCLE OF POVERTY BY EMPOWERING YOUTH TO SUCCEED IN EDUCATION | $71,000 | 2020 |
| GILDA'S CLUBMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.LOUISVILLE, KY | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CANCER VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | $60,000 | 2022 |
| LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE FOUNDATIONLOUISVILLE, KY | IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY AND MAKING OUR CITY A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT | $50,000 | 2023 |
| UOFL ATHLETICS ASSOCIATIONLOUISVILLE, KY | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH OVERSEEING VARIOUS FUNCTIONS SUCH AS SETTING RULES, MANAGING FINANCES, HIRING STAFF, AND MANAGING EVENTS | $45,000 | 2024 |
| LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE FOUNDATIONLOUISVILLE, KY | IMPROVING THE COMMUNITY AND MAKING OUR CITY A SAFER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT | $36,100 | 2025 |
| CASA - COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATESLOUISVILLE, KY | AGENCY DEDICATED TO PREVENTING AND ELIMINATING FURTHER TRAUMA TO CHILDREN. | $35,000 | 2021 |
| FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSELOUISVILLE, KY | END CYCLE OF POVERTY BY EMPOWERING YOUTH TO SUCCEED IN EDUCATION | $35,000 | 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLELOUISVILLE, KY | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY | $33,000 | 2018 |
| THE TEMPLE ADATH ISRAELLOUISVILLE, KY | SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION. | $32,000 | 2020 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLELOUISVILLE, KY | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY | $30,000 | 2022 |
| FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSELOUISVILLE, KY | END CYCLE OF POVERTY BY EMPOWERING YOUTH TO SUCCEED IN EDUCATION | $30,000 | 2021 |
| THE TEMPLE ADATH ISRAELLOUISVILLE, KY | SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION. | $26,999 | 2019 |
| YEW DELL BOTANICAL GARDENSMatched to this organization because 3 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2024. Counted Oct 9, 2026.CRESTWOOD, KY | TO SPARK A PASSION FOR PLANTS AND GARDENING THROUGH ACCESSIBLE SCIENCE AND INSPIRING BEAUTY | $25,000 | 2022 |
| ST FRANCIS SCHOOLLOUISVILLE, KY | PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY STUDENTS | $25,000 | 2021 |
| U OF L BASS RUDD TENNIS CENTERLOUISVILLE, KY | SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATON | $25,000 | 2020 |
| LBGT CENTER - U OF LLOUISVILLE, KY | SUPPORT OF LBGT ACTIVITIES | $25,000 | 2019 |
| FAIRNESS EDUCATION FUNDLOUISVILLE, KY | COMPREHENSIVE CIVIL RIGHTS LEGISLATION PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY AND TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC RACISM | $25,000 | 2022 |
| GILDA'S CLUBMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.LOUISVILLE, KY | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CANCER VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | $25,000 | 2023 |
| KOSAIR CHARITIESMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2022 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.LOUISVILLE, KY | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH MEDICAL ISSUES. | $25,000 | 2021 |
| GILDA'S CLUBMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.LOUISVILLE, KY | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CANCER VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | $25,000 | 2020 |
| LBGT CENTER - U OF LLOUISVILLE, KY | SUPPORT OF LBGT ACTIVITIES | $25,000 | 2018 |
| GILDA'S CLUBMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.LOUISVILLE, KY | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CANCER VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | $24,000 | 2021 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990-PF · FY2024 · period ending Dec 31, 2024IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202511409349100111
Form 990-PF · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202440549349100309
Form 990-PF · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202310739349100211
Form 990-PF · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202200659349100500
Form 990-PF · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202110959349101311
Form 990-PF · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202030699349100003
Form 990-PF · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201940579349100409
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