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The BESS Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. With a total of $1.3 million in grants paid to 61 grantees, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION
$425K
9%
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$392K
8%
MIND & LIFE INSTITUTE
$300K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BESS Family Foundation?
No. BESS Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BESS Family Foundation give?
BESS Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. 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 BESS Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BESS Family Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BESS Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, BESS Family Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BESS Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, BESS Family Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and MIND & LIFE INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BESS Family Foundation?
BESS Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.