Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in JACKSON, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 12 grants totaling $279K. Net investment income was $8K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$279K
+1016.8% YoY
Grant Count
12
+1100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-6.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner
Based on IRS filings
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in JACKSON, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 12 grants totaling $279K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $280,922 | $308,312 |
| Revenue | $8,251 | $3,591 | $376,178 |
| Expenses | $284,712 | $30,981 | $182,646 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $284,547 | $27,821 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,251 | $3,591 | $227,303 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,948 | $13,107 | $13,030 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include The Trustees of Dartmouth College ($100,000), The National Philanthropic Trust ($95,052), Community Foundation of Jackson Hol ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOL JACKSON, WY | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| CENTER FOR THE ARTS JACKSON, WY | THE CENTER'S SPEAKER SERIES | $20,000 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE HANOVER, NH | 2023 DCF FULL EXPERIENCE | $100,000 |
| IMANI MILELE CHILDREN SEBASTIAN, FL | PATHWAY TO SUCCESS 2021 | $5,000 |
| SCONSET TRUST SIASCONSET, MA | NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHT | $500 |
| SANKATY FOUNDATION SIASCONSET, MA | CADDIE PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| UCROSS FOUNDATION CLEARMONT, WY | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| THE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST JENKINTOWN, PA | DONOR ADVISED FUND | $95,052 |
| THE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST JENKINTOWN, PA | DONOR ADVISED FUND | $9,117 |
| THE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST JENKINTOWN, PA | DONOR ADVISED FUND | $11,511 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANSOO JOUNG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELISABETH BITTNER JOUNG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner?
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in JACKSON, WY. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner operate?
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Wyoming.
What size grants does Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner award?
In 2023, Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner awarded 12 grants totaling $279K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner's EIN?
Chansoo & Elisabeth Bittner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4091397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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