The Bess Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-4002278 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$21K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$630K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed the Children Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | To Support Feeding Hungry Children In The US | $1,500 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc | Pembroke Park, FL | School Pantry Program | $1,500 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc | Lk Worth Bch, FL | School Pantry Program | $1,500 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | To Feed Families in Disaster Areas | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | Gift To Support STEM Programs | $1,000 |
| Caridad Center Inc | Boynton Beach, FL | The Medical Center | $1,000 |
| Center for Creative Education | West Palm Bch, FL | The Foundations School (K-5) | $1,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Hillside, NJ | To Feed Hungry Families | $1,000 |
| Ferd and Gladys Alpert Jewish Family & Childrens S | West Palm Beach, FL | JFS At Home Services | $1,000 |
| Foundcare Inc | West Palm Bch, FL | Medical Care For Underserved Children | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Feeding Seniors | $1,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Inc | Jupiter, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Newark School of the Arts Inc | Newark, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | Women's Health Programs | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The New York and Presbyterian Hospital | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Bch, FL | To Support Feeding Hungry Families | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Bch, FL | STEAM Services | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc | Lk Worth Bch, FL | For Feeding Hungry Families | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $20,975 | 20 |
| 2023 | $21,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620939349100117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4002278
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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