Bissell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlen Mills, Pennsylvania · EIN 46-4173512 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $50,200 |
| Lantern Theater Company | Philadelphia, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Inheritance of Hope | Newbrunswik, NJ | General | $6,500 |
| Whyy | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | General | $3,500 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Cape Regional Foundation | Cape May Court House, NJ | General | $2,500 |
| Marietta College | Marietta, OH | General | $2,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Penn | Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,000 |
| Island Acad Intl Sch | Greenwhich, CT | General | $2,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| The Bee Foundation | Wayne, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Travel for Better | Bryn Mawr, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Stone Harbor Rescue Squad | Stone Harbor, NJ | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,800 | 15 |
| 2024 | $289,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $110,269 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4173512
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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