CORNELIA AND MICHAEL BESSIE FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
The Cornelia and Michael Bessie Foundation funds arts and cultural organizations, as well as educational and conservation initiatives, primarily in Connecticut.
Total Assets
$3,352,332
Grants (Last Year)
$134,000
Total Grants on File
51
Recipients Funded
35
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,000 | 14 | $9,571 |
| 2023 | $135,000 | 11 | $12,273 |
| 2022 | $161,200 | 16 | $10,075 |
| 2021 | $130,000 | 10 | $13,000 |
Top Grant Recipients
Wilton, NH
Wilton, NH
PORTLAND, ME
NEW YORK, NY
MANCHESTER, NH
Rochester, VT
DEEP RIVER, CT
BROOKLYN, NY
Showing top 10 of 51 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 14 filing years)
NED MANUEL
TRUSTEE
CHASE WILSON ROEPER
TRUSTEE
THERESE DAVIDSON
TRUSTEE
IRS Filing History
CORNELIA AND MICHAEL BESSIE FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 14 years, spanning 2011 to 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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