John E & Nellie J Bastien
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission centers around providing unrestricted funding to nonprofits that address critical community needs, including food assistance, child welfare, health initiatives, and disaster relief. The foundation actively supports organizations that assist vulnerable populations, such as children in foster care, veterans, and those affected by health crises. While it primarily focuses its efforts in Florida, it also extends support to organizations in other states. The foundation's values reflect a commitment to community development and humanitarian aid.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize 501(c)(3) charities—especially Florida-based organizations—focused on community services such as food assistance, child welfare, health, veterans, or disaster relief seeking one-time unrestricted or program support in the $1k–$15k range and able to submit a short letter and IRS determination by the Sept. 30 deadline.
Good Fit
- • Organizational work primarily serves Florida communities or has a clear Florida component.
- • Programs in food banks, child welfare/foster care, health services, veterans support, community centers, or disaster response.
- • Comfort with receiving unrestricted or modest program grants (median ~$5,000).
- • Ability to submit a concise funding letter plus IRS determination by the stated deadline.
- • Local credibility or established presence that can be conveyed briefly in a cover letter.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Florida—about 80% of dollars—though smaller grants reached roughly a dozen other states; the observed footprint is primarily in-state with limited out-of-state activity.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large number of distinct independent recipients each year (about 99–108 recipients annually) with many modest-sized grants, showing a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports access for new entrants: the latest year shows a high share of new grantees (about 62% new recipients), and a public submission route is provided (letter plus IRS determination and a Sept. 30 deadline), so unfamiliar organizations have a realistic entry path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
