Cornelia Bessie Memorial Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-1183294
Foundation Overview
Based in West Hartford, CT, Cornelia Bessie Memorial Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $2,366,500 to organizations in Maine, District of Columbia and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,366,500
Total Assets
$5,930,115
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%
11 of 29 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
New York
Grants are geographically diversified with 25% in New York and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (52%), Brooklyn (26%), Bronx (15%).
Funding Trajectory
+6702%
Strong 6702% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Cornelia Bessie Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Strings | $20,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Archipelago Books Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Blue Door Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Niantic, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Broken Souls Rescue And Recovery Inc | $10,000 | Staten Island, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Capital Community Voices | $2,000 | East Greenbush, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Cityseed | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Classical Uprising | $27,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Eugene Oneill Memorial Theater Center Inc | $15,000 | Waterford, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Festival Celebration Choir Inc (Fcc) | $5,000 | Albany, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Gmyc - Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs | $5,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Harris Center For Conservation Education Inc | $9,000 | Hancock, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Homeward Bound Adoptions Ct Inc | $10,000 | Chester, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| House Of Bread | $15,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Human Appeal Inc | $15,000 | Mission Viejo, CA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Hunts Point Alliance For Children | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Iris - Integrated Refugee And Immigrant Services | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Keene Chamber Orchestra Inc | $10,000 | Keene, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Keeping Track Inc | $24,100 | Richmond, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Leeway Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| New England Musicians Resource Fund | $15,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Pat Macs Pack Inc | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Peterborough Folk Music Society | $5,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Puuc) | $4,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $10,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Red Bull Theater | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| The Public Theater | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Words Without Borders | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| 240 Strings | $10,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Anera (American Near East Refugee Aid | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Archipelago Books Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Cityseed | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Classical Uprising | $20,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Colorado Feline Foster Rescue | $10,000 | Morrison, CO, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Willimantic, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Fcancer | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Gmyc - Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs | $15,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| House Of Bread | $10,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Hunts Point Alliance For Children | $15,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Justice Arts Coalition Inc | $7,000 | Takoma Park, MD, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Keene Chamber Orchestra Inc | $6,000 | Keene, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Keeping Track Inc | $22,000 | Richmond, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| New England Musicians Relief Fund | $10,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Oxfam America | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Pat Macs Pack Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Pcrf - Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Pen America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Peterborough Folk Music Society | $12,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Puuc) | $7,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $10,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| The Public Theater | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeastern Ct Inc | $10,000 | Waterford, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| 240 Strings | $10,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Anera (American Near East Refugee Aid | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Archipelago Books Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Cityseed | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Classical Uprising | $20,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Colorado Feline Foster Rescue | $10,000 | Morrison, CO, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Willimantic, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Fcancer | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Gmyc - Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs | $15,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| House Of Bread | $10,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Hunts Point Alliance For Children | $15,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Justice Arts Coalition Inc | $7,000 | Takoma Park, MD, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Keene Chamber Orchestra Inc | $6,000 | Keene, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Keeping Track Inc | $22,000 | Richmond, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| New England Musicians Relief Fund | $10,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Oxfam America | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Pat Macs Pack Inc | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Pcrf - Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Pen America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Peterborough Folk Music Society | $12,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Congregation (Puuc) | $7,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $10,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| The Public Theater | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Southeastern Ct Inc | $10,000 | Waterford, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| 240 Strings | $15,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| A Leg To Stand On Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Archipelago Books Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Cityseed | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Classical Uprising | $27,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Willimantic, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Digs With Dignity Corporation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Gmyc - Gods Missionary Youth Camp | $15,000 | Penns Creek, PA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Harris Center For Conservation Education Inc | $10,000 | Hancock, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| House Of Bread | $15,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hunts Point Alliance For Children | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Justice Arts Coalition Inc | $7,000 | Takoma Park, MD, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Keeping Track Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New England Musicians Relief Fund | $10,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New London Homeless Hospitality Center Inc | $20,000 | New London, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| North Branch Nature Center | $15,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Nuday Syria | $10,000 | Windham, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Pat Macs Pack Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Peterborough Human Services Fund (Aka Peterborough Food Pantry) | $20,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $10,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Rochester Community Care Home Inc | $20,000 | Rochester, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Seymour Pink | $20,000 | Seymour, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| The Public Theater | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Words Without Borders | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| 240 Strings | $15,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| A Leg To Stand On Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Archipelago Books Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Cityseed | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Classical Uprising | $27,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Willimantic, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Digs With Dignity Corporation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Gmyc - Gods Missionary Youth Camp | $15,000 | Penns Creek, PA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Harris Center For Conservation Education Inc | $10,000 | Hancock, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| House Of Bread | $15,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hunts Point Alliance For Children | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Justice Arts Coalition Inc | $7,000 | Takoma Park, MD, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Keeping Track Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New England Musicians Relief Fund | $10,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New London Homeless Hospitality Center Inc | $20,000 | New London, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| North Branch Nature Center | $15,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Nuday Syria | $10,000 | Windham, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Pat Macs Pack Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Peterborough Human Services Fund (Aka Peterborough Food Pantry) | $20,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $10,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Rochester Community Care Home Inc | $20,000 | Rochester, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Seymour Pink | $20,000 | Seymour, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| The Public Theater | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Words Without Borders | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| 240 Strings | $15,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| A Leg To Stand On Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Archipelago Books Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Cityseed | $20,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Classical Uprising | $27,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | Willimantic, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Digs With Dignity Corporation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Gmyc - Gods Missionary Youth Camp | $15,000 | Penns Creek, PA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Harris Center For Conservation Education Inc | $10,000 | Hancock, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| House Of Bread | $15,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Hunts Point Alliance For Children | $5,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Justice Arts Coalition Inc | $7,000 | Takoma Park, MD, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Keeping Track Inc | $10,000 | Richmond, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New England Musicians Relief Fund | $10,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| New London Homeless Hospitality Center Inc | $20,000 | New London, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| North Branch Nature Center | $15,000 | Montpelier, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Nuday Syria | $10,000 | Windham, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Pat Macs Pack Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Peterborough Human Services Fund (Aka Peterborough Food Pantry) | $20,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $10,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Rochester Community Care Home Inc | $20,000 | Rochester, VT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Seymour Pink | $20,000 | Seymour, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| The Public Theater | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Words Without Borders | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| 240 Strings | $10,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Anera (american Near East Refugee Aid | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Classical Uprising | $11,400 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen Inc | $15,000 | Willimantic, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| House Of Bread | $10,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Iris - Integrated Refugee And Immigrant Services | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Justice Arts Coalition Inc | $10,000 | Silver Springs, MD, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Pat Macs Pack Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Words Without Borders | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Classical Uprising | $25,000 | Portland, ME, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen Inc | $15,000 | Willimantic, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Food Bank For New York City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Harris Center For Conservation Education Inc | $20,000 | Hancock, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Hunts Point Alliance For Children | $20,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| New England Musicians Relief Fund | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Nuday Syria | $20,000 | Windham, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Open Cupboard Food Pantry Inc | $15,000 | Clinton, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Peterborough Human Services Fund (aka Peterborough Food Pantry) | $15,000 | Peterborough, NH, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchen & Pantries Inc | $15,000 | Essex, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc (teaching Tolerancelearning For Justice) | $15,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Words Without Borders | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Ray Of Light Farm Inc | $5,000 | East Haddam, CT, US | Current Use For Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 83-1183294 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 75 ISHAM RD STE 400 West Hartford, CT 06107-2239 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cornelia Bessie Memorial Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Therese Davidson |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Chase Wilson Roeper |
Forms 990-PF
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February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.