The Bessemer Giving Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$62.0M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds The Bessemer Giving Fund?
The Bessemer Giving Fund is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Barris Foundation ($33.8M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($12.4M), Cleveland Avenue Fund ($7.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $62.0M in grants to The Bessemer Giving Fund between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barris Foundation | $33,835,155 | 3 | 2021–2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $12,446,087 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Cleveland Avenue Fund | $7,235,669 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Bosco Foundation Inc | $1,916,893 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $730,179 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kona Foundation Inc | $704,808 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Schneer Foundation | $639,624 | 1 | 2024 |
| Augustus Foundation Inc | $636,693 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Forehand Family Foundation | $603,585 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $600,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $523,990 | 1 | 2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $500,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Charles Foundation | $390,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $265,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| David and Masako Rosen Family Foundation | $248,600 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $200,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $179,921 | 1 | 2021 |
| Barons Second Chance Foundation | $152,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Comerica Charitable Trust | $125,747 | 1 | 2022 |
| N Eric & Olga N Jorgensen Family | $53,104 | 2 | 2024 |
| Thalheimer-Eurich Charitable Fund Inc | $38,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Bessemer Giving Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $4,956,218 |
| 2024 | Cleveland Avenue Fund | General support | $2,011,973 |
| 2024 | Bosco Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $1,916,893 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $730,179 |
| 2024 | Kona Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $704,808 |
| 2024 | The Schneer Foundation | Distribution to Donor Advised Fund upon dissolution of the Schneer Foundation. | $639,624 |
| 2024 | Augustus Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $636,693 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Philanthropy | $265,250 |
| 2024 | Barons Second Chance Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $152,000 |
| 2024 | N Eric & Olga N Jorgensen Family | General & Unrestricted | $52,135 |
| 2024 | David and Masako Rosen Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $43,000 |
| 2024 | Thalheimer-Eurich Charitable Fund Inc | THE WILLIAMS FUND | $38,500 |
| 2024 | N Eric & Olga N Jorgensen Family | The Jorgensen Family Fund | $969 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,800,000 |
| 2023 | Cleveland Avenue Fund | General support | $2,055,071 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $600,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2023 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $200,000 |
| 2023 | David and Masako Rosen Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $2,500,000 |
| 2022 | Cleveland Avenue Fund | General support | $2,328,625 |
| 2022 | The Barris Foundation | TO SUPPORT SELECTED CHARITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500,000 |
| 2022 | The Barris Foundation | TO SUPPORT SELECTED CHARITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $227,568 |
| 2022 | The Charles Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $165,000 |
| 2022 | Comerica Charitable Trust | FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $125,747 |
| 2022 | David and Masako Rosen Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $35,500 |
| 2021 | The Barris Foundation | TO SUPPORT SELECTED CHARITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $33,107,587 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,189,869 |
| 2021 | Cleveland Avenue Fund | General support | $840,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT TAYLOR BLACK FAMILY CHARITY FUND, AND DAVID ZARFES DONOR ADVISED FUND | $523,990 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Bessemer Giving Fund?
The Bessemer Giving Fund is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by The Barris Foundation ($33.8M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($12.4M), Cleveland Avenue Fund ($7.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $62.0M in grants to The Bessemer Giving Fund between 2020–2024.
Who is The Bessemer Giving Fund's largest funder?
The Barris Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Bessemer Giving Fund, with $33.8M across 3 grants (2021–2022).
How much grant funding has The Bessemer Giving Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $62.0M in grants to The Bessemer Giving Fund across 37 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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