Bess the Book Bus Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$722K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Bess the Book Bus Inc?
Bess the Book Bus Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Spurlino Foundation ($210K), The Townsend Foundation Inc ($175K), United Way Suncoast Inc ($124K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $722K in grants to Bess the Book Bus Inc between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spurlino Foundation | $210,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Townsend Foundation Inc | $175,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| United Way Suncoast Inc | $123,707 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Network for Good | $50,569 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc | $42,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | $41,600 | 1 | 2024 |
| Santander Consumer Usa Inc Foundation | $33,880 | 1 | 2022 |
| Vinik Family Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Champions Fund Inc | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Suncoast Credit Union Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pinellas Community Foundation | $5,254 | 1 | 2023 |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Creativity in Dispute | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg | $1,470 | 1 | 2020 |
| Dangerfield Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cvs Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Bess the Book Bus Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | SUPPORT OF MISSION | $41,600 |
| 2024 | The Townsend Foundation Inc | PROVIDE EDUC MATERIALS TO LOW-INCOME | $35,000 |
| 2024 | United Way Suncoast Inc | ALLOCATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE, GRANTS & PROGRAM IMPACT FUNDING | $14,934 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $11,826 |
| 2024 | The Champions Fund Inc | BOOKS FOR CHILDREN | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Townsend Foundation Inc | PROVIDE EDUC MATERIALS TO LOW-INCOME | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc | JOY OF READING BOOK FAIRS FOR WIMAUMA | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $12,954 |
| 2023 | Pinellas Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,254 |
| 2023 | The Champions Fund Inc | BOOKS FOR CHILDREN | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Spurlino Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $60,000 |
| 2022 | United Way Suncoast Inc | ALLOCATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE, GRANTS & PROGRAM IMPACT FUNDING | $38,500 |
| 2022 | Santander Consumer Usa Inc Foundation | SUPPORT FOR 24 JOY OF READING POP UP BOOK FAIRS AT 6 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AND PASCO COUNTY TRANSFORMATION NETWORK SCHOOLS. | $33,880 |
| 2022 | The Townsend Foundation Inc | PROVIDE EDUC MATERIALS TO LOW-INCOME | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc | JOY OF READING POP-UP BOOK FAIRS | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $7,642 |
| 2022 | Foundation for Creativity in Dispute | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Spurlino Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2021 | United Way Suncoast Inc | ALLOCATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE, GRANTS & PROGRAM IMPACT FUNDING | $35,273 |
| 2021 | The Townsend Foundation Inc | PROVIDE EDUC MATERIALS TO LOW-INCOME | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $18,147 |
| 2021 | The Townsend Foundation Inc | PROVIDE EDUC MATERIALS TO LOW-INCOME | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Vinik Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Suncoast Credit Union Foundation | 2021-2022 FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Dangerfield Family Foundation | Capital Campaign | $500 |
| 2020 | The Spurlino Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2020 | United Way Suncoast Inc | ALLOCATIONS, DESIGNATIONS, DISASTER RELIEF RESPONSE, GRANTS & PROGRAM IMPACT FUNDING | $35,000 |
| 2020 | The Townsend Foundation Inc | PROVIDE EDUC MATERIALS TO LOW-INCOME | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg | General operating support for online Lectio Institute resulting in a strategic impact analysis and learning/literacy mapping of program. | $1,470 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bess the Book Bus Inc?
Bess the Book Bus Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Spurlino Foundation ($210K), The Townsend Foundation Inc ($175K), United Way Suncoast Inc ($124K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $722K in grants to Bess the Book Bus Inc between 2020–2024.
Who is Bess the Book Bus Inc's largest funder?
The Spurlino Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Bess the Book Bus Inc, with $210K across 3 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has Bess the Book Bus Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $722K in grants to Bess the Book Bus Inc across 31 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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