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Besson Cooper Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in MIAMI BEACH, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is David A Goldner. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have decreased from $5M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, New York and Florida. According to available records, Besson Cooper Fund Inc. has made 96 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $369K in 2020 to $225K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $459K distributed across 29 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $172K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Maryland, Florida, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$172K
Based on 37 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.
Besson Cooper Fund Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MD, FL.
Besson Cooper Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $1.1M across 96 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $172K.
Besson Cooper Fund Inc. is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (454076695) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Besson Cooper Fund Inc. is headquartered in MIAMI BEACH, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca L Besson | PRESIDENT/TR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stuart Cooper | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David A Goldner | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$234K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$225K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$75K
Distribution Amount
$101K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes FoundationGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Aperture FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $38K | 2023 |
| Maryland Institute College Of ArtGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $24K | 2023 |
| Anguilla Animal Rescue CorpGENERAL | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $11K | 2023 |
| Washington CollegeGENERAL | Chestertown, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| International Center Of PhotographyGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenGENERAL | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Action Council - Prepare For SuccessGENERAL | Columbia, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue IncGENERAL | Woodbine, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Maryland SpcaGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Museum Of ArtGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation - Maui Strong FundGENERAL | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| American Visionary Arts MuseumGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $6K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Share Our Strength No Kid HungryGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Smile TrainGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Bass Museum Of ArtGENERAL | Miami Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL | Americus, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| AspcaGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Fly To Freedom Dog RescueGENERAL | Conshohocken, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Gilchrist Hospice CareGENERAL | Hunt Valley, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| AgbuGENERAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| BarcsGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Defender Of Animal RightsGENERAL | Phoenix, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Fresh Air FundGENERAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Jane Goodall InstituteGENERAL | Vienna, VA | $2K | 2023 |
| University Of BaltimoreGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| Tupelo Lee Humane SocietyGENERAL | Tupelo, MS | $1K | 2023 |
| Savage Volunteer Fire CompanyGENERAL | Savage, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Community Action Council - Howard County Food BankGENERAL | Columbia, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Perez Art MuseumGENERAL | Miami Beach, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Omega Horse RescueGENERAL | Airville, PA | $5K | 2022 |
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