B & B Foundation
B & B Foundation is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
B & B Foundation at a glance
In short: B & B Foundation gave $2.1M across 9 grants in 2020 (avg $233K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,092,992
- Grants made (2020)
- 9
- Average grant
- $232,555
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (91% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who B & B Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund ($1.9M across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 9 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Warwick, RI | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $1,482,030 |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund Warwick, RI | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $415,012 |
| Temple Nashville, TN | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $103,750 |
| University School of Nashville Nashville, TN | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $50,000 |
| Gordon Jewish Community Center Nashville, TN | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $40,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical School Nashville, TN | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $1,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $100 |
| Im Still Here Foundation Winchester, MA | Further Objective of Exempt Donee | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,174,817 | $2,122,313 | $2,092,992 | 9 | $1,151,095 | $63,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B & B Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
B & B Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Anthony Werthan
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Betsy M. Werthan
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about B & B Foundation
How much does B & B Foundation give each year?
B & B Foundation gave $2.1M across 9 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is B & B Foundation's typical grant size?
B & B Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $40,000, and its average grant was $232,555, across 9 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does B & B Foundation give grants?
B & B Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (5 grants) and Warwick, RI (2 grants).
Who are B & B Foundation's largest grantees?
B & B Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Fund ($1,897,042 across 2 grants), Temple ($103,750) and University School of Nashville ($50,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is B & B Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, B & B Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is B & B Foundation's EIN?
B & B Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1543218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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