Thanksgiving Foundation Bessemer Trust Company Na
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6861874 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$393K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
58% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Mountain School | Lakeville, CT | General exempt purpose | $45,000 |
| Seattle Academy of Arts and Science (Build Bold Campaign) | Seattle, WA | General exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| The Overlake School | Redmond, WA | General exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Bellevue Fire Foundation | Bellevue, WA | General exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Seattle, WA | General exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Four Winds Inc - Camp for Winds Westward | Deer Harbor, WA | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Innisfree Foundation | Millbrook, NY | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| New England Sailing & Science Foundation | Stonington, CT | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| St George School - Tf Scholarship | Middletown, RI | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Lakeside School | Seattle, WA | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited NYC | Seymour, CT | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Groton School Tf Scholarship | Groton, MA | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic, CT | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Eaglebrook School Scholarship Fund | Deerfield, MA | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Long Island Windfowl Heritage Group | Aqueboque, NY | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| St Thomas School - Annual Fund | Medine, WA | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dutchess Land Conservatory | Millbrook, NY | General exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| St Peter's Church | Millbrook, NY | General exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| University of Virginia Health Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | General exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Millerton Community Cineama Arts Inc | Millerton, NY | General exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Sharon Playhouse | Sharon, CT | General exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited Seattle | Memphis, TN | General exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Jackson Hole Food and Wine | Wilson, WY | General exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| 101 East 69Th Street Conservancy | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies | Millbrook, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Duke University - Fuqua | Durham, NC | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Seattle, WA | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Garden Club of America | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Millbrook Early Childhood Education Center | Millbrook, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| NY Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| NY State Trooper Foundation | Latham, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Russian Nobility Association | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Townscape of Millerton & Northeast | Millerton, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholarship | South Charlottsville, VA | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Wethersfield Foundation Inc | Amenia, NY | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | Bellevue, WA | General exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| All Saints National Landmark Trust | Newark, NJ | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Chatham Hall School | Chatham, VA | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Farmon Foundation | Copake, NY | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Hood's Texas Brigade Association | Austin, TX | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Kent School | Kent, CT | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Millerton Fire Department | Millerton, NY | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Millerton Northeast Library | Millerton, NY | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| North East Community Center | Millerton, NY | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Rumson Country Day School | Rumson, NJ | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Gunnery School | Washington, CT | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Harlem Valley Rail Trail Assoc | Millerton, NY | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Hope Church of Christ | Cosby, MO | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Mohonk Preserve | New Platz, NY | General exempt purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $393,000 | 53 |
| 2023 | $359,500 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512799349101106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6861874
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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