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Bess Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MANCHESTER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $4.5M. Total assets have grown from $342 in 2011 to $2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, California and New York. According to available records, Bess Family Foundation has made 68 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $150K, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, Wisconsin, which account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bess Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 68 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, WI.
Bess Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 68 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $150K.
Bess Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bess Family Foundation is headquartered in MANCHESTER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Chigier | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shelly D Chigier | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
68
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversityGENERAL GRANT | Providence, RI | $75K | 2022 |
| Insight Meditation CenterGENERAL GRANT | West Newbury, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationGENERAL GRANT | Madison, WI | $150K | 2022 |
| Mind And Life InstituteGENERAL GRANT | Charlottesville, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Sky Mind RetreatsGENERAL GRANT | Moab, UT | $60K | 2022 |
| One Earth SanghaGENERAL GRANT | Santa Rosa, CA | $53K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat CenterGENERAL GRANT | Lafayette, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Inward Bound Mindfulness EducationGENERAL GRANT | Concord, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Insight Meditation Society (Ims)GENERAL GRANT | Barre, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Barre Center For Buddhist StudiesGENERAL GRANT | Barre, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Garrison InstituteGENERAL GRANT | Garrison, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Thich Nhat Hanh FoundationGENERAL GRANT | Escondido, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Upaya Zen CenterGENERAL GRANT | Santa Fe, NM | $25K | 2022 |
| Zen Peacemaker InternationalGENERAL GRANT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Work That Reconnects NetworkGENERAL GRANT | Santa Rosa, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Lineage ProjectGENERAL GRANT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Cambridge Insight Meditation CenterGENERAL GRANT | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Sacred Mountain SanghaGENERAL GRANT | Sebastopol, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Natural Dharma FellowshipGENERAL GRANT | Springfield, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Prison Mindfulness InstituteGENERAL GRANT | South Deerfield, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Sati Center For Buddist StudiesGENERAL GRANT | Redwood City, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Search Inside Yourself Leadership InstitutionGENERAL GRANT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| The Lotus InstituteGENERAL GRANT | Pataskala, OH | $25K | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundGENERAL GRANT | Cincinnati, OH | $12K | 2022 |
| Mindful Living RevolutionGENERAL GRANT | Black Mountain, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| New York Insight Meditation CenterGENERAL GRANT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |