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The Bessemer Giving Fund, managed by Bessemer Trust Company, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, New York, and Massachusetts, having distributed a total of $138.5 million across 4,274 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC AND MAKE GRANTS TO QUALIFIED RECIPIENT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$185.3M
19%
WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE INC
$36.8M
4%
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$23.1M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.7K
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE?
No. THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE give?
THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE make each year?
In 2024, THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE awarded about 1,650 grants, totaling nearly $138.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE fund recently?
In 2024, THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE awarded grants to about 4,270 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE INC, and FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE?
THE BESSEMER GIVING FUND C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.