The George Seymour Bissell Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWellesley, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2368188 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$769K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$21.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $93,334.
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
56% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia College | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $206,666 |
| Hiram College | Hiram, OH | Unrestricted | $105,000 |
| Camfed USA | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Brimmer and May School | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $93,334 |
| Tenacre Country Day School | Wellesley, MA | Unrestricted | $58,334 |
| Global Giving | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $23,654 |
| Partners in Island Education | Vinalhaven, ME | Unrestricted | $22,475 |
| Wellesley Village Church | Wellesley, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Project of Easton Inc | Easton, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| African Collaboration | Winchester, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wellesley a Better Chance | Wellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted | $2,291 |
| Center for Transformative Action Hammerstone School | Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Karl Stirner Arts Trail | Easton, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $768,754 | 16 |
| 2024 | $166,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $162,010 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102274
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2368188
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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