The Sue Bassett Foundation Inc
EIN 271149168Total Given 2016–2025
$516K
28 grants · $52K avg/year
based on 10 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$16K
grant size
13%
transactional · 3/23 multi-year
repeat
$6.5M
Assets (2025)
23
Distinct Recipients
About
MANAGEMENT
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR
Phone
(321) 727-8100
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION WILL ACCEPT GRANT APPLICATIONS AT ANYTIME DURING THE YEAR. TO INITIATE THE PROCESS, APPLICANTS MUST REQUEST A PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FORM BY CONTACTING THE FOUNDATION. WHEN COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE FOUNDATION, THE TRUSTEES WILL DETERMINE IF THEY ARE INTERESTED IN PURSING THE REQUEST FURTHER. IF INTERESTED, THEY WILL INVITE THE GRANT SEEKER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION, PROVIDING MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.
Restrictions
GRANTS MAY ONLY BE AWARDED TO SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS TO WILDLIFE AND DOMESTICATED ANIMALS RESIDING IN BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $14K | $305K | $16K | 3 |
| 2017 | $19K | $298K | $20K | 3 |
| 2019 | $205K | $306K | $202K | 2 |
| 2021 | $20K | $321K | $21K | 2 |
| 2022 | $10K | $298K | $16K | 1 |
| 2024 | N/A | $6.0M | $4.9M | N/A |
| 2025 | $248K | $6.5M | $212K | 17 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 28 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$16K
Maximum
$200K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
EE
Erik P Shuman Esq
7+ yrs
President/Di
Leadership
BK
Briggs Kilbourne
7+ yrs
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
BF
Brian Fisher
2 yrs
Treasurer/Di
Leadership
DA
Darcy Hopkins Afman
2 yrs
Director
MG
Meredith Hopkins Green
2 yrs
Director
BK
Briggs Kilbourne
7+ yrs
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
EE
Erik P Shuman Esq
7+ yrs
President/Di
Leadership
BF
Brian Fisher
2 yrs
Treasurer/Di
Leadership
MG
Meredith Hopkins Green
2 yrs
Director
DA
Darcy Hopkins Afman
2 yrs
Director
EE
Erik P Shuman Esq
7+ yrs
President/Di
Leadership
BK
Briggs Kilbourne
7+ yrs
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
MK
Matthew Kucera
5 yrs
Treasurer/Di
Leadership
BK
Briggs Kilbourne
7+ yrs
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
EE
Erik P Shuman Esq
7+ yrs
President/Di
Leadership
MK
Matthew Kucera
5 yrs
Treasurer/Di
Leadership
LG
Lawrence F Garrison
4 yrs
Director
BK
Briggs Kilbourne
7+ yrs
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
EE
Erik P Shuman Esq
7+ yrs
President/Di
Leadership
MK
Matthew Kucera
5 yrs
Treasurer/Di
Leadership
LG
Lawrence F Garrison
4 yrs
Director
BK
Briggs Kilbourne
7+ yrs
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
EE
Erik P Shuman Esq
7+ yrs
President/Tr
Leadership
MK
Matthew Kucera
5 yrs
Treasurer/Tr
Leadership
RB
Ronald E Bray
2 yrs
Trustee
LG
Lawrence F Garrison
4 yrs
Trustee
BK
Briggs Kilbourne
7+ yrs
Vice President/Secretary
Leadership
EE
Erik P Shuman Esq
7+ yrs
President/Tr
Leadership
MK
Matthew Kucera
5 yrs
Treasurer/Tr
Leadership
LG
Lawrence F Garrison
4 yrs
Trustee
RB
Ronald E Bray
2 yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (28 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast Zoological Society | Melbourne, FL | $200,000 | RAINFOREST RISING PROJECT | 2019 |
| University of Michigan Healh - West | Wyoming, MI | $50,000 | CANCER TREATMENTS FOR WOMEN | 2025 |
| Helping Overpopulation of Pets End | Melbourne, FL | $25,000 | PET SPAYING | 2025 |
| Central Florida Animal Reserve | St Cloud, FL | $20,000 | LONG-TERM CARE FOR GREAT CATS | 2025 |
| Sheltering Hands Inc | Ocala, FL | $20,000 | CAT RESCUE, VACCINES, SPAY | 2025 |
| Wild Florida Rescue Corp | Melbourne, FL | $20,000 | EMERGENCY SERVICE FOR WILD LIFE | 2025 |
| Five Friends Animal Rescue Inc | Titusville, FL | $17,500 | PET RESCUE | 2025 |
| Matilda'S Pet Sanctuary Inc | Cocoa, FL | $15,000 | PET RESCUE | 2025 |
| Chappy & Friends | Naperville, IL | $12,000 | PET RESCUE, SPAYING, VACCINES | 2025 |
| East Coast Zoological Society | Melbourne, FL | $10,000 | RAINFOREST RISING PROJECT | 2021 |
| Florida Wildlife Hospital & | Palm Shores, FL | $10,000 | UPGRADE COM SYS AND ANIMAL HOUSING | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Merritt Island, FL | $10,000 | CF TREATMENTS | 2025 |
| East Coast Zoological Society of Fl | Melbourne, FL | $10,000 | NIGHT VISION CAMERAS | 2025 |
| Florida Wildlife Hospital | Melbourne, FL | $10,000 | RESCUE PROGRAM | 2025 |
| Pay to Spay Inc | Gainesville, FL | $10,000 | PET SPAYING | 2025 |
| Florida Wildlife Hospital & | Palm Shores, FL | $10,000 | UPGRADE COM SYS AND ANIMAL HOUSING | 2022 |
| Companion Animal Care of Brevard | Melbourne, FL | $8,000 | PET RESCUE, REHOMING | 2025 |
| East Costal Zoological Society | Melbourne, FL | $8,000 | ANIMAL WELLNESS EQUIPMENT | 2017 |
| East Costal Zoological Society | Melbourne, FL | $5,675 | ANIMAL KEEPER EDUCATION | 2016 |
| Spca of North Brevard Inc | Titusville, FL | $5,600 | ANIMAL DENTAL CARE AND EQUIP. | 2017 |
| Brevard Humane Society | Cocoa, FL | $5,480 | REBUILD DOG RUNS | 2025 |
| For the Love of Paws | Fellsmere, FL | $5,000 | PET FOOD FOR PAWS MEALS ON WHEELS | 2025 |
| Rileys Rescue of Brevard Inc | Palm Bay, FL | $5,000 | PET RESCUE, REHOMING) | 2025 |
| Touch of Grey Rescue Inc | Melbourne, FL | $5,000 | RESCUE AND FOSTER SENIOR DOGS | 2025 |
| Florida Wildlife Hospital & | Melbourne, FL | $5,000 | SEABIRD WATER TUBS | 2016 |