The Bessemer Giving Fund
Woodbridge, New Jersey · EIN 137111099 · Private foundation
The Bessemer Giving Fund is a New Jersey-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $96.4M in annual giving against $574.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 7,481 grants for The Bessemer Giving Fund. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Bessemer Giving Fund funds
The Bessemer Giving Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, higher education, substance use & recovery.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $56.5M | 2019 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania GENERAL SUPPORT, MEDICAL RESEARCH & OTT CENTER FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $20.1M | 2023 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $11.7M | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from The Bessemer Giving Fund
The Bessemer Giving Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Bessemer Giving Fund
- Does The Bessemer Giving Fund accept grant applications?
- The Bessemer Giving Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Bessemer Giving Fund fund?
- The Bessemer Giving Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Schwab Charitable Fund, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Waterkeeper Alliance. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Bessemer Giving Fund give in grants?
- The Bessemer Giving Fund reported $96.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $610.3M over 7,481 grants.
- Where is The Bessemer Giving Fund located?
- The Bessemer Giving Fund is based in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 137111099.
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