The Bess Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-4002278

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, The Bess Family Foundation has awarded 180 grants totaling $162,450 to organizations in District of Columbia, Florida and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $1,500, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$162,450
Total Assets
$630,296
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 20 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Florida

48% of grants are awarded in Florida, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Florida, funding concentrates in West Palm Bch (47%), West Palm Beach (20%), Boynton Beach (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+556%

Strong 556% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (36%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bess Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US To Feed Families In Disaster Areas 2025
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Gift To Support Stem Programs 2025
Caridad Center Inc $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US The Medical Center 2025
Center For Creative Education $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US The Foundations School (K-5) 2025
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US To Feed Hungry Families 2025
Feed The Children Inc $1,500 Oklahoma City, OK, US To Support Feeding Hungry Children In The Us 2025
Feeding South Florida Inc $1,500 Pembroke Park, FL, US School Pantry Program 2025
Ferd And Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Jfs At Home Services 2025
Foundcare Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Medical Care For Underserved Children 2025
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US To Support Feeding Seniors 2025
Jupiter Medical Center Inc $1,000 Jupiter, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2025
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2025
Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc $1,500 Lk Worth Bch, FL, US School Pantry Program 2025
Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc $500 Lk Worth Bch, FL, US For Feeding Hungry Families 2025
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US Women's Health Programs 2025
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2025
The New York And Presbyterian Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2025
United Negro College Fund Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2025
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US To Support Feeding Hungry Families 2025
Urban League Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Steam Services 2025
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Disaster Relief Fund 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Skill Tech I Program 2023
Caridad Center Inc $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Center For Creative Education $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Afterschool Outreach Program Fund 2023
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Feed The Children Inc $1,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Feeding Hungry Children In The Us 2023
Feeding South Florida Inc $1,000 Pembroke Park, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Ferd And Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Eldercare360 Program 2023
Foundcare Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US To Support Healthcare For Underserved Children 2023
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Feeding Seniors 2023
Jupiter Medical Center Inc $1,000 Jupiter, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc $1,000 Lk Worth Bch, FL, US Funds For Childhood Hunger Initiatives 2023
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,500 New York, NY, US Women's Services Program 2023
Save The Children Federation Inc $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Aid For The Children Of Ukraine 2023
Speak Up For Kids Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Music Buddies Program 2023
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
The New York And Presbyterian Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
United Negro College Fund Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US Undergraduate Scholarships Fund 2023
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Feed Hungry Families Fund 2023
Urban League Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Project Ready Stem 2023
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Disaster Relief Fund 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Skill Tech I Program 2023
Caridad Center Inc $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Center For Creative Education $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Afterschool Outreach Program Fund 2023
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Feed The Children Inc $1,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Feeding Hungry Children In The Us 2023
Feeding South Florida Inc $1,000 Pembroke Park, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Ferd And Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Eldercare360 Program 2023
Foundcare Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US To Support Healthcare For Underserved Children 2023
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Feeding Seniors 2023
Jupiter Medical Center Inc $1,000 Jupiter, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc $1,000 Lk Worth Bch, FL, US Funds For Childhood Hunger Initiatives 2023
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,500 New York, NY, US Women's Services Program 2023
Save The Children Federation Inc $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Aid For The Children Of Ukraine 2023
Speak Up For Kids Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Music Buddies Program 2023
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
The New York And Presbyterian Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
United Negro College Fund Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US Undergraduate Scholarships Fund 2023
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Feed Hungry Families Fund 2023
Urban League Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Project Ready Stem 2023
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Gift To Support West Palm Beach Stem Club 2022
Caridad Center Inc $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Center For Creative Education $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Feed The Children Inc $1,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Feeding Hungry Children In The Us 2022
Feeding South Florida Inc $1,000 Pembroke Park, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Ferd And Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Foundcare Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Gift To Support Healthcare For Underserved Childre 2022
Interfaith Food Pantry Inc $1,000 Morris Plains, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Jupiter Medical Center Inc $1,000 Jupiter, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Market Street Mission Inc $1,000 Morristown, NJ, US Gift For Feeding The Hungry 2022
New York And Presbyterian Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc $1,000 Lk Worth Bch, FL, US Gift To Support Distribution Of Meals 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Save The Children Federation Inc $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Aid For The Children Of Ukraine 2022
Speak Up For Kids Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
United Negro College Fund Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US Gift To Fund Undergraduate Scholarship Fund 2022
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Gift To Feed Hungry Families 2022
Urban League Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Gift To Support Project Ready Stem 2022
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Gift To Support West Palm Beach Stem Club 2022
Caridad Center Inc $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Center For Creative Education $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Feed The Children Inc $1,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Feeding Hungry Children In The Us 2022
Feeding South Florida Inc $1,000 Pembroke Park, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Ferd And Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Foundcare Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Gift To Support Healthcare For Underserved Childre 2022
Interfaith Food Pantry Inc $1,000 Morris Plains, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Jupiter Medical Center Inc $1,000 Jupiter, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Market Street Mission Inc $1,000 Morristown, NJ, US Gift For Feeding The Hungry 2022
New York And Presbyterian Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc $1,000 Lk Worth Bch, FL, US Gift To Support Distribution Of Meals 2022
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Save The Children Federation Inc $1,000 Fairfield, CT, US Aid For The Children Of Ukraine 2022
Speak Up For Kids Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
United Negro College Fund Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US Gift To Fund Undergraduate Scholarship Fund 2022
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Gift To Feed Hungry Families 2022
Urban League Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Gift To Support Project Ready Stem 2022
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Disaster Relief Fund 2021
Caridad Center Inc $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Center For Creative Education $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US Feeding The Hungry Fund 2021
Feeding South Florida Inc $1,000 Pembroke Park, FL, US Feeding The Hungry Fund 2021
Ferd And Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S $500 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Hospice Of The Valley $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Interfaith Food Pantry Inc $1,000 Morris Plains, NJ, US Feeding The Hungry Fund 2021
Jewish Family Service Of Metrowest Nj A New Jersey $500 Florham Park, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Jewish Federation Of Greater Metrowest Nj $500 Whippany, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County Inc $500 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Jupiter Medical Center Inc $1,000 Jupiter, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Market Street Mission Inc $1,000 Morristown, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2021
New York And Presbyterian Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2021
Speak Up For Kids Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2021
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2021
United Negro College Fund Inc $1,000 Washington, DC, US College Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship Fund 2021
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US Feeding The Hungry Fund 2021
Urban League Of Palm Beach County Inc $750 West Palm Bch, FL, US Food Pantry Program 2021
American Cancer Society $500 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2020
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Disaster Relief Fund 2020
Caridad Center Inc $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Center For Creative Education $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Feeding South Florida Inc $1,000 Pembroke Park, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Ferd And Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S $500 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Interfaith Food Pantry Inc $1,000 Morris Plains, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Jewish Family Service Of Metrowest Nj A New Jersey $500 Florham Park, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Jewish Federation Of Greater Metrowest Nj $500 Whippany, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County Inc $500 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Market Street Mission Inc $1,000 Morristown, NJ, US Specifically For Feeding Those In Need 2020
New York And Presbyterian Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Speak Up For Kids Of Palm Beach County Inc $750 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2020
United Negro College Fund Inc $500 Washington, DC, US Undergraduate Tuition Scholarship Fund 2020
United Way Of Northern New Jersey Inc $500 Morristown, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2020
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc $500 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
Urban League Of Palm Beach County Inc $750 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2020
American Cancer Society $500 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2018
American National Red Cross $500 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Caridad Center Inc $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Center For Creative Education $1,000 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Feeding South Florida Inc $1,000 Pembroke Park, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Ferd And Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S $500 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Interfaith Food Pantry Inc $500 Morris Plains, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Jewish Family Service Of Metrowest Nj A New Jersey $500 Florham Park, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Jewish Federation Of Greater Metrowest Nj $500 Whippany, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach County Inc $500 West Palm Beach, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Market Street Mission Inc $500 Morristown, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2018
New York And Presbyterian Hospital $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Speak Up For Kids Of Palm Beach County Inc $750 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2018
United Negro College Fund Inc $500 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2018
United Way Of Northern New Jersey Inc $500 Morristown, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2018
United Way Of Palm Beach County Inc $500 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2018
Urban League Of Palm Beach County Inc $750 West Palm Bch, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2018
American Cancer Society $500 Cedar Knolls, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2017
American National Red Cross $200 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey Inc $200 Hillside, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Interfaith Food Pantry Inc $200 Morris Plains, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Jewish Family Service Of Metrowest Nj A New Jersey $500 Florham Park, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Jewish Federation Of Greater Metrowest Nj $500 Whippany, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Market Street Mission Inc $200 Morristown, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Newark School Of The Arts Inc $200 Newark, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2017
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc $200 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2017
United Way Of Northern New Jersey Inc $500 Morristown, NJ, US General & Unrestricted 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 46-4002278
Website N/A
Address FOUNDATION SOURCE 501 SILVERSIDE RD Wilmington, DE 19809-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bess Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Vp, Dir Joan Bess
Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas John Bess

Forms 990-PF

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  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.