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J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc

West Hartford, Connecticut  ·  EIN 061245402  ·  Private foundation

J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.1M in grants paid and $21.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 293 individual grants from this funder — $4.2M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$21.1M
Total assets
293
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc funds

J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, education, financial empowerment, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEducationFinancial EmpowermentHigher EducationLegal AidLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, veterans, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE
Hartford, CT$150K2020
United Way Inc (connecticut United Way Covid-19 Response Fund)
EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE
Hartford, CT$150K2020
Hartford Knights Corp (masks Matter Collaborative Project)
EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE
Hartford, CT$53K2020
Re-center Race & Equity in Education Inc
EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE
Hartford, CT$50K2020
Connecticut Puerto Rican Forum Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Hartford, CT$30K2022
Hartford Seminary
HOWARD THURMAN CENTER'S HEALING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Hartford, CT$30K2022
Recenter Race & Equity in Education Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Hartford, CT$25K2022
Second Chance Re-entry Initiative Program
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Hartford, CT$25K2022
Artists Collective Incorporated
ENSEMBLES; LESSONS; AND RITE OF PASSAGE PROGRAMMING
Hartford, CT$25K2022
Bushnell Park Foundation Inc
WEIDENMANN TREE SOCIETY
Hartford, CT$25K2022
Knox Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Hartford, CT$25K2022
United Way Incunited Way of Cent & Ne Connecticut
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Hartford, CT$25K2022
Second Chance Re-entry Initiative Program
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Hartford, CT$25K2023
Hartford Public Library
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Hartford, CT$25K2023
Artists Collective Incorporated
ENSEMBLES; LESSONS; AND RITE OF PASSAGE PROGRAMMING
Hartford, CT$25K2023

J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.1M
2022$1.1M
2023$972K
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc

From J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“BY MIDNIGHT OF THE DATES PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE, WWW.BISSELLFOUNDATION.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at bissellfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc

Does J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc fund?
J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, United Way Inc (connecticut United Way Covid-19 Response Fund), Hartford Knights Corp (masks Matter Collaborative Project). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc give in grants?
J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 293 grants.
Where is J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc located?
J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc is based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061245402.
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About this profile. This page is built from J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.