Bill and Ann Bresnan Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bill and Ann Bresnan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,400 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,400
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$655,728
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $120,900 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131,000 | 6 | $536,525 |
| 2024 | $120,900 | 7 | $597,983 |
| 2025 | $24,400 | 5 | $655,728 |
How to apply
Bill and Ann Bresnan Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bill and Ann Bresnan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $13,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Womens Justice Initiative Inc | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Chasin A Dream Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Center for Creative Education | Underwriter for The Art of Giving Spring Dinner for The Susan & Dom Telesco Arts and Science Center - Cocktail Reception and Wine | $5,000 |
| Fiver Childrens Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Inc | Purchasing computers for School of Leadership-Afghanistan Inc. (SOLA) through partnership with GCDS Center for Public Good | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Benedict
- Ann Bresnan
- Courtenay Carella
Questions people ask
Does Bill and Ann Bresnan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill and Ann Bresnan Foundation Inc give?
$24,400 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bill and Ann Bresnan Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Benedict (Dir, Sec, Treas, VP), Ann Bresnan (Pres, Dir) and Courtenay Carella (Dir).
What does Bill and Ann Bresnan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.