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FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION

FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION

Newton, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
48-0906659
Regional Funder
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FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION

Newton, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
48-0906659
Regional Funder

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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Florence Bessmer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Kansas, having paid a total of $60K in grants in 2023 to a single grantee. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORT FOR THE NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Total Funding Given

$60K

2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Newton, KS
$197.5K
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$38.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$39.1K
R
Ray a Penner
Board Member
R
Ron Lang
Board Member
J
John S Robb
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION?
No. FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION give?
FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas. 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 FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $38 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $60 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION?
FLORENCE BESSMER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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