Kolasa Foundation Trust Bessemer Trust
Invitation OnlyStuart, Florida · EIN 65-6318409 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$736K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$16.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
70% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry University School of Social Work | Miami Shores, FL | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | General purpose | $61,200 |
| Planned Parenthood of South East and North Floroda | West Palm Beach, FL | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Grace Center of Hope | Pontiac, MI | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Operation International | Southampton, NY | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | Baltimore, MD | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Trust Bridge Hospice Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | General purpose | $30,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Designate | Washington, DC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Academy of Science Saint Louis | St Louis, MO | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Donna Klein Jewish Academy Inc | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | Rockwall, TX | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| St Joan of Arc Catholic Church | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Sunserve | Wilton Manors, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Boca Raton, FL | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The James L West Center for Dementia | Fort Worth, TX | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Helping Hands Medical | Lincoln, NE | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General purpose | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Point Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $736,200 | 24 |
| 2024 | $716,200 | 23 |
| 2023 | $496,020 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631209349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6318409
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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