Private foundation · EIN 04-2368188 · Wellesley, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The George Seymour Bissell Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $769K total, median $21K. 44% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$769K
Median grant
$21K
Stays in MA
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anatolia CollegeBoston, MAUnrestricted$207K
Hiram CollegeHiram, OHUnrestricted$105K
Camfed USASan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$100K
Partners in HealthBoston, MAUnrestricted$100K
Brimmer and May SchoolChestnut Hill, MAUnrestricted$93K
Tenacre Country Day SchoolWellesley, MAUnrestricted$58K
Global GivingWashington, DCUnrestricted$24K
Partners in Island EducationVinalhaven, MEUnrestricted$22K
Wellesley Village ChurchWellesley, MAUnrestricted$20K
Project of Easton IncEaston, PAUnrestricted$10K
African CollaborationWinchester, MAUnrestricted$10K
OnegoalChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
University of RichmondRichmond, VAUnrestricted$5,000
Wellesley a Better ChanceWellesley Hills, MAUnrestricted$2,291
Center for Transformative Action Hammerstone SchoolIthaca, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Karl Stirner Arts TrailEaston, PAUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 7 · Ohio 1 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Maine 1 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

The George Seymour Bissell Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The George Seymour Bissell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The George Seymour Bissell Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $769K across 16 grants, a median of $21K.

Where does The George Seymour Bissell Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (7 grants), Ohio (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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