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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 indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$1.1M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$21.1M
Assets (FY2020)
293
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

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

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

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

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. Example recipients include Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, United Way Inc (connecticut United Way Covid-19 Response Fund), Hartford Knights Corp (masks Matter Collaborative Project). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc give in grants?
J Walton Bissell Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed 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. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. 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.