The John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation primarily supports local South Florida social-service organizations with an emphasis on family- and child-centered services, basic needs/hunger relief, and health-related nonprofits (including hospice, cancer, and pediatric supports). Grants frequently go to faith-affiliated and community-based providers, veterans' support organizations, and small private schools or scholarship programs. The foundation favors repeat, modest-to-medium sized grants to a diverse set of local agencies rather than a few very large national gifts.
The John E & Nellie J Bastien Memorial Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by repeated support for Place of Hope and Quantum House, two Palm Beach County nonprofits serving children and families. Those grants are part of a pattern of unrestricted awards to local service providers rather than a narrow programmatic portfolio. The foundation has also backed Feeding South Florida, American Red Cross, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and other South Florida institutions, showing a mix of direct service, education, and emergency-response support. Across the recent grants list, the same recipients appear in multiple years, including Place of Hope, Quantum House, Feeding South Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Samaritans Purse, Dogs Inc, and United Cerebral Palsy of Broward. The foundation’s gifts include both operating support and named scholarship funding, such as the Bremer Scholarship at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Its giving also reaches organizations tied to disaster relief and hurricane recovery, including grants labeled for 2024 hurricane relief. Overall, the foundation funds community-based organizations that address child welfare, hunger, health-related care, veterans, and emergency needs, with a clear preference for practical support to regional nonprofits.
Child and family services are a central theme. The foundation gave $16,000 to Place of Hope in Palm Beach Gardens as unrestricted support, and it also made multiple awards to Quantum House in West Palm Beach, including $15,000 in 2026. Food and basic-needs relief is another visible area: Feeding South Florida received $15,000 in Fort Lauderdale in 2023 and $10,000 in Pembroke Park in both 2025 and 2026. Education appears through Palm Beach Atlantic University, which received a $10,000 Bremer Scholarship award in 2025 and another $10,000 Bremer Scholarship gift in 2026. The foundation also supports disability-related and community-service organizations, including United Cerebral Palsy of Broward, Broward Meals on Wheels, and Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.
Typical grants cluster at a modest level: p25 is $3,000, median is $5,000, and p75 is $5,000. The recent list shows repeat grants to the same recipients across multiple years, especially Place of Hope, Quantum House, Feeding South Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Samaritans Purse, Dogs Inc, and United Cerebral Palsy of Broward. That pattern points to recurring support rather than one-time awards. Grants are mostly unrestricted, with a smaller number tagged for hurricane relief or scholarships. The foundation also funds individuals, and it does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $3K and $5K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Concentrated local giving with many repeat grantees; typically multiple modest-to-medium grants per recipient rather than one large endowment-level gift, and a mix of annual operating/program support across health, human services, hunger relief, veterans, and education.
Notable grantees: Quantum House, Feeding South Florida, Place of Hope, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Fisher House Foundation
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly in the United States, and Florida is the top state by grant count with 79% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Within Florida, awards cluster in Palm Beach County and nearby South Florida cities, including Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Park, Miramar, and Gainesville. A smaller share reaches outside Florida, such as Boone, North Carolina; Staten Island, New York; and Palmetto, Florida, reflecting both local and selective out-of-state support.
The recent grants list shows recurring support for child and family services, hunger relief, health-related care, education, and emergency response. Examples include Place of Hope, Quantum House, Feeding South Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and Samaritans Purse.
Yes. Multiple recipients appear in more than one year, including Place of Hope, Quantum House, Feeding South Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Samaritans Purse, Dogs Inc, and United Cerebral Palsy of Broward.
The typical gift is small to mid-sized: p25 is $3,000, median is $5,000, and p75 is $5,000. Recent awards also include larger grants such as $16,000 to Place of Hope and several $15,000 and $14,000 gifts.
Yes. Palm Beach Atlantic University received named scholarship support, including a $10,000 Bremer Scholarship grant in 2025 and another $10,000 Bremer Scholarship award in 2026.
Most awards go to Florida recipients, especially in Palm Beach County and Broward County. Recent recipient cities include Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Park, Miramar, and Gainesville, with some grants also going to Boone, North Carolina, and Staten Island, New York.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLACE OF HOPE | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $16,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| QUANTUM HOUSE | West Palm Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DOGS INC | Palmetto, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY | West Palm Beach, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | BREMER SCHOLARSHIP |
| K9S FOR WARRIORS | Ponte Vedra, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA | PEMBROKE PARK, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SAMARITANS PURSE | Boone, NC | $10,000 | 2026 | 2024 HURRICANE RELIEF |
| ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS | West Palm Beach, FL | $8,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BREAD OF THE MIGHTY FOOD BANK | Gainesville, FL | $7,500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| TRUSTBRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION | West Palm Beach, FL | $7,500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | Staten Island, NY | $7,500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BROWARD | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $7,500 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MACLAY SCHOOL iTHINK INITIATIVE | Tallahassee, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION INC | Owasso, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| REEF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUND | Key Largo, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LITTLE SMILES | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ADOPT-A-FAMILY | Lake Worth Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WESLEY HOUSE FAMILY SERVICES | Key Largo, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| NEW HOPE CHARITIES | West Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LIFELINE FAMILY CENTER | CAPE CORAL, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CROHNS COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMER | New York, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION | Tavernier, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN MONROE CTY | Key West, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE PALM BEACHES | West Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER | Juno Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | Memphis, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT | Topeka, KS | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MARINE LAB | Key Largo, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| THE INDEPENDENCE FUND | Charlotte, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| THE STILL PLACE | Hayesville, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| GOODMAN JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES CTR | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ALZHEIMERS COMMUNITY CARE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | JUPITER, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | RYE BROOK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE FND | Hollywood, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| GRANDMAS PLACE | West Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| REHABILITATION CTR CHILDREN ADULT | Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BROWARD CTY | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| JACK JILL CHILDRENS CENTER | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| LAURENS KIDS | Hollywood, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| MOTE MARINE LABORATORY AQUARIUM | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION | Dallas, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PAWS OF HONOR | Williamsburg, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SUPPORT TEAM | West Palm Beach, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGES | COCONUT CREEK, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ST STEPHENS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL | COCONUT GROVE, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
| ANN STORCK CENTER | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED |
DOGS INC
$10,000UNRESTRICTED
PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
$10,000BREMER SCHOLARSHIP
AMERICAN RED CROSS
UNRESTRICTED
ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS
$8,000UNRESTRICTED
BREAD OF THE MIGHTY FOOD BANK
$7,500UNRESTRICTED
TRUSTBRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION
$7,500UNRESTRICTED
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BROWARD
$7,500UNRESTRICTED
MACLAY SCHOOL iTHINK INITIATIVE
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION INC
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
NEW HOPE CHARITIES
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
LIFELINE FAMILY CENTER
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN MONROE CTY
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE CENTER
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
MARINE LAB
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
THE STILL PLACE
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE FND
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
REHABILITATION CTR CHILDREN ADULT
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BROWARD CTY
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
LAURENS KIDS
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
PAWS OF HONOR
$5,000UNRESTRICTED
ST STEPHENS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
$5,000UNRESTRICTED