Bessie M Urmson
Bessie M Urmson is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $209K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $27K.
Bessie M Urmson at a glance
In short: Bessie M Urmson gave $11K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,646
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,774
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,346
- Total assets
- $209,398
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bessie M Urmson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Episcopal Church ($3K). Together the top 6 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bessie M Urmson gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $17K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Episcopal Church New Castle, PA | General Operating | $3,314 |
| First United Methodist Church New Castle, PA | General Operating | $3,314 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $1,346 |
| University of Akron Akron, OH | Scholarships | $1,346 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Operating | $663 |
| City Rescue Mission New Castle, PA | General Operating | $663 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $209,398 | $28,634 | $15,296 | $10,646 | 6 | $13,485 | $27,061 | $10,139 |
| 2024 | $195,959 | $19,184 | $14,750 | $10,182 | 6 | $12,971 | $17,668 | $10,059 |
| 2023 | $191,495 | $19,687 | $15,470 | $11,166 | 6 | $13,857 | $18,298 | $9,302 |
| 2022 | $186,234 | $19,149 | $16,471 | $11,814 | 6 | $14,631 | $17,658 | $9,882 |
| 2021 | $180,464 | $21,063 | $16,730 | $11,666 | 6 | $14,725 | $19,116 | $11,585 |
| 2020 | $179,889 | $15,070 | $20,699 | $16,532 | 6 | — | $13,115 | $10,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bessie M Urmson reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bessie M Urmson's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bessie M Urmson
How much does Bessie M Urmson give each year?
Bessie M Urmson gave $11K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 6 grants.
What is Bessie M Urmson's typical grant size?
Bessie M Urmson's median grant in 2025 was $1,346, and its average grant was $1,774, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bessie M Urmson give grants?
Bessie M Urmson gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (13%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Castle, PA (3 grants).
Does Bessie M Urmson give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Bessie M Urmson's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bessie M Urmson's largest grantees?
Bessie M Urmson's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Episcopal Church ($3,314), First United Methodist Church ($3,314) and University of Pittsburgh ($1,346), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bessie M Urmson?
Bessie M Urmson reported $209K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bessie M Urmson's EIN?
Bessie M Urmson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-1502942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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