THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-1716810
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Private Foundation
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The Theodore J. Forstmann Charitable Trust, managed by Bessemer Trust Company NA, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in New York, Nebraska, and California. With a total of $17.1 million awarded to 69 grantees in the 2024 filing year, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF OMAHA
$27.2M
22%

AFRICAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
$7.7M
6%

Mary's Meals USA Inc
$7.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$213.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA?
No. THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA give?
THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Nebraska, and California. 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 THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $214 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA make each year?
In 2024, THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $17.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA fund recently?
In 2024, THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF OMAHA, AFRICAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION, and Mary's Meals USA Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA?
THE THEODORE J FORSTMANN CHARITABLE TR C/O BESSEMER TRUST COMPANY NA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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