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Bronson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $671K. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have decreased from $807K in 2014 to $572K in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. According to available records, Bronson Family Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $105K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $38K in 2020 to $68K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $667 to $6K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$667
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 15 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.
Bronson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, VT, NH.
Bronson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $105K across 45 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $667 to $6K.
Bronson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bronson Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Madden | Sec, VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nathaniel R Bronson Iii | Pres, Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$52K
Total Assets
$572K
Fair Market Value
$719K
Net Worth
$572K
Grants Paid
$32K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3K
Distribution Amount
$34K
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$105K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand In Hand Mano En ManoGeneral & Unrestricted | Milbridge, ME | $4K | 2022 |
| Vermont Land Trust IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Montpelier, VT | $4K | 2022 |
| Cultivating CommunityGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Mahoosuc Land Trust IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Bethel, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| Granite Backcountry AllianceGeneral & Unrestricted | North Conway, NH | $3K | 2022 |
| Maine Island Trail AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $3K | 2022 |
| New England Mountain Bike Association IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Maine Audubon SocietyGeneral & Unrestricted | Falmouth, ME | $2K | 2022 |
| Vermont Adaptive Ski & SportsGeneral & Unrestricted | Killington, VT | $2K | 2022 |
| Metro CaringGeneral & Unrestricted | Denver, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Kilham Bear Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Lyme, NH | $1K | 2022 |
| Londonderry Volunteer Rescue SquadGeneral & Unrestricted | Londonderry, VT | $1K | 2022 |
| Outright VermontGeneral & Unrestricted | Burlington, VT | $1K | 2022 |
| Work Vessels For Vets IncGeneral & Unrestricted | West Mystic, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| Bail Project IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Venice, CA | $6K | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $3K | 2020 |