Private foundation · EIN 13-6169194 · Florence, Massachusetts

Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $161K total, median $5,000. 13% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$161K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
13%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.2M

How to apply

Application should be submitted in writing indicating the charitable purpose of the organization with relevant supporting materials attached. Contact: Dawn Rattner, 1753 Park Road, Washington, DC, 7183260041 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gala Hispanic TheatreWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
Conregation B'nai IsarelBridegport, CTGeneral support$45K
Safe PassageNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
National Breast Cancer FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$5,000
New England Public RadioSpringfield, MAGeneral support$5,000
Pancreatic Cancer ActionManhattan Beach, CAGeneral support$5,000
The Food Bank Western MassachusettsHatfield, MAGeneral support$5,000
American University RadioWashington, DCGeneral support$3,650
New York Public RadioNew York, NYGeneral support$3,650
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral support$3,132
Blueprint GenevaGeneva, NYGeneral support$2,500
GlsenNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Soul Fire FarmPetersburg, NYGeneral support$2,500
The Trevor ProjectNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500

By state: District of Columbia 4 · Connecticut 1 · New York 6 · Massachusetts 2 · Texas 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Florence, Massachusetts, administered in care of Milton S Rattner, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application should be submitted in writing indicating the charitable purpose of the organization with relevant supporting materials attached. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $161K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bessie Rattner Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (4 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), New York (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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