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Karen Sachs Besson Foundation is a private corporation based in ANNAPOLIS, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2024. It holds total assets of $263K. Annual income is reported at $497K. 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland and District of Columbia. According to available records, Karen Sachs Besson Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $96K, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maryland and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 10 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.
Karen Sachs Besson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, DC.
Karen Sachs Besson Foundation has distributed a total of $96K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K.
Karen Sachs Besson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karen Sachs Besson Foundation is headquartered in ANNAPOLIS, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Besson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Year | Return Type | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990PF | — |
| 2020 | 990PF | View |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$263K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$215K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$96K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2020 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Crisis InterventionGENERAL | Columbia, MD | $20K | 2020 |
| Voices For ChildrenGENERAL | Ellicott City, MD | $15K | 2020 |
| Howard EcoworksGENERAL | Columbia, MD | $15K | 2020 |
| Community Action Council Of Howard County Maryland IncGENERAL | Columbia, MD | $10K | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Central MdGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2020 |
| Maryland Food BankGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2020 |
| St Paul Catholic ChurchGENERAL | Ellicott City, MD | $5K | 2020 |
| Caroline CenterGENERAL | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2020 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of ScienceGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |
| National Park FoundationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
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