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Jack G And Viola M Bess Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is First Union National Bank. It holds total assets of $421K. Annual income is reported at $162K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and Illinois. According to available records, Jack G And Viola M Bess Charitable Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $101K, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $24K and $27K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $27K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $8K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 3 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.
Jack G And Viola M Bess Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, IL.
Jack G And Viola M Bess Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $101K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $8K.
Jack G And Viola M Bess Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jack G And Viola M Bess Charitable Foundation is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
Total Giving
$35K
Total Assets
$401K
Fair Market Value
$537K
Net Worth
$401K
Grants Paid
$24K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$13K
Distribution Amount
$25K
Total: $111K
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$101K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose CharitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Mooseheart, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Roanoke Moose Lodge No 284GENERAL OPERATING | Salem, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Ttees Hollins Rd Baptist ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Roanoke Valley SpcaGENERAL SUPPORT | Roanoke, VA | $6K | 2023 |