Nonprofit · EIN 22-3207547
THE BASS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $155,859 | $248,296 | -$92,437 | $274,174 | $3,625 | $270,549 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $233,115 | $185,920 | $47,195 | $363,125 | $139 | $362,986 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,359
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,759
- Net income from fundraising events
- $40,741
- Other revenue
- $40,741
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $157,080
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $58,542
- Other salaries and wages
- $650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,511
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $209,373
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,913
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,010
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $363,125
- Total assets, end of year
- $274,174
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,625
- Net assets, end of year
- $270,549
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $270,549
- Gross receipts
- $264,685
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 75
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACEY BERMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $58,542 |
| THOMAS A BASS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH E WINSLOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACEY BERMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $53,233 |
| THOMAS A BASS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH E WINSLOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 27 PEBBLE BEACH DR, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039-8208
- In care of
- % PEGGY BARNETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THOMAS A BASS, PO BOX 392, MAPLEWOOD, NJ 070400392
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS A BASS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (973) 736-9723
- Website
- www.thebassfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- BEDERSON LLP
Mission
To enrich the lives of individuals in underserved New Jersey communities, located in Essex and Morris counties, through mentoring, education and programs that support essential family needs.
Program accomplishments
- Food & Support Program:The Foundation volunteers distribute meals, healthy food and fresh produce to food insecure families in the East Orange, New Jersey community.Expenses $56,126
- Louverture School Support:The Foundation provides mentoring support programs, clothing and apparel for elementary school students in the Essex County, New Jersey community.Expenses $55,373
- Holiday Program Support;The Foundation sponsors holiday events in Essex County and Morris County New Jersey. Volunteers distribute warm clothing, gifts and holiday foods to over 300 families and senior citizens.Expenses $21,924
- Student Support & Programs - Maplewood, New JerseyProvides college scholarships and laptop computers to graduating high school seniors through the Columbia High School Scholarship program and Minority Achievement Committee.Expenses $12,733
- Expenses allocable to program servicesExpenses $63,217
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-3207547
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $274,174
- Income (IRS master file)
- $264,685
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $155,859 | $248,296 | $274,174 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $233,115 | $185,920 | $363,125 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $208,219 | $210,996 | $321,641 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-3207547).
Questions about THE BASS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE BASS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE BASS FOUNDATION INC is 22-3207547.
- Is THE BASS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to THE BASS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE BASS FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE BASS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE BASS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE BASS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THOMAS A BASS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE BASS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,542 (STACEY BERMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE BASS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $155,859, expenses of $248,296 and total assets of $274,174 at year end.
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