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Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FLORENCE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1968. The principal officer is Milton S Rattner. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $184K. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2011 to $3.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, California, District of Columbia. According to available records, Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc. has made 57 grants totaling $532K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $176K in 2021 to $356K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $49K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 57 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, DC, NY.
Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $532K across 57 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $49K.
Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (136169194) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FLORENCE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambi Rattner | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dawn Rattner | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
57
Total Giving
$532K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe PassageTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Conregation B'Nai IsarelRELIGIOUS - SYNAGOGUE | Bridegport, CT | $49K | 2022 |
| National Breast Cancer FoundationTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Dallas, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Pancreatic Cancer ActionTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Manhattan Beach, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| MultiplierTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Capital Area Food BankTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| FactcheckorgTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Wikimedia Foundation IncTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Food Bank Western MassachusettsTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Hatfield, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| The Trevor ProjectTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| New England Public RadioTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Springfield, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Media Matters For AmericaTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| PolitifactTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | St Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| American University RadioTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| New York Public RadioTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| I Am Adpotee IncTO HELP CHILDERN GET ADPOTED | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| GlsenTO CONTRIBUTE TO YOUTH | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Blueprint GenevaTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Geneva, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Soul Fire FarmTO CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEEDY | Petersburg, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| C&O Canal TrustTO HELP SUPPORT-CRITICAL NEEDS FOR THE CANAL NATIONAL HISTROICAL PARKS | Williamsport, MD | $10K | 2021 |
| Univeristy PennTO FOSTER THEIR CHARITABLE WORK | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2021 |