John M Bissell Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyStowe, Vermont · EIN 26-1779455 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$26K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$382K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Symphony Orchestra | Burlington, VT | Middlebury new filmmakers festival | $4,000 |
| Vermont International Film Festival | Burlington, VT | 2024 vtiff film festival | $3,500 |
| The Current | Stowe, VT | Video projection equipment | $3,500 |
| Vermont Historical Society | Barre, VT | Pbs documentary film project | $3,333 |
| Bradford Teen Center | Bradford, VT | Computers for filmmaking program | $3,000 |
| Vermont Studio Center | Johnson, VT | Residency program | $3,000 |
| Missisquoi River Bason Assoc | East Berkshire, VT | Conservation documentary project | $3,000 |
| Vermont Historical Society | Barre, VT | Digitizing vt-based films | $2,669 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,002 | 8 |
| 2023 | $20,791 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542469349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1779455
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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