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.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 20 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
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
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
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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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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