John M Bissell Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in STOWE, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $20K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$244K
-2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
+25.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-6.2% YoY
About John M Bissell Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
John M Bissell Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in STOWE, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $243,865 | $249,940 | $254,317 |
| Revenue | $29,045 | $28,264 | $20,760 |
| Expenses | $35,120 | $32,641 | $34,846 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $26,002 | $20,791 | $25,170 |
| Net Investment Income | $20,165 | $16,539 | $8,971 |
| Distributable Amount | $18,285 | $17,224 | $18,585 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD B FRENCH JR ESQ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANGELA NORDER CPA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LAURIE WATERHOUSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER B COLIN ESQ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATIE REEN | EXECUTIVE DI | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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