Besson Cooper Fund Inc
Historical FunderMiami Beach, Florida · EIN 45-4076695 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | REBECCA L BESSON AND STUART COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1801 PORTER STREET SUITE 500, BALTIMORE MD 21230 |
| Phone | 4106855512 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | General | $113,988 |
| Aperture Foundation | New York, NY | General | $83,511 |
| Anguilla Animal Rescue Corporation | Walnut Creek, CA | General | $11,000 |
| Anguilla Initiative-Project Inspire | Leesburg, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Community Action Council - Prepare for Success | Columbia, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Baltimore, MD | General | $10,000 |
| Washington College | Chestertown, MD | General | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | Woodbine, MD | General | $8,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| American Visionary Arts Museum | Baltimore, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Bass Museum of Art | Miami Beach, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Bmoreart | Baltimore, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Community Action Council - Hoco Food Bank | Columbia, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Fly to Freedom Dog Rescue | Conshohocken, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Agbu | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Barcs | Baltimore, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Defender of Animal Rights | Phoenix, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care | Hunt Valley, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Vienna, VA | General | $2,000 |
| Peta | Norfolk, VA | General | $2,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| University of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Savage Volunteer Fire Company | Savage, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Tupelo Lee Humane Society | Tupelo, MS | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $361,999 | 32 |
| 2024 | $211,888 | 27 |
| 2023 | $225,215 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610609349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4076695
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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