Bessoncooper Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Bessoncooper Fund Inc is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,999 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $113,988. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$361,999
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$113,988
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $211,888 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,215 | 30 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $211,888 | 27 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $361,999 | 32 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rebecca L Besson and Stuart Cooper 1801 Porter Street Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 685-5512 |
What Bessoncooper Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 15 | $195,988 |
| New York | 6 | $105,011 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $14,000 |
| California | 1 | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art | General | $113,988 |
| Aperture Foundation | General | $83,511 |
| Anguilla Animal Rescue Corporation Co Mark Baumwell | General | $11,000 |
| Anguilla Initiative-Project Inspire | General | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | General | $10,000 |
| Community Action Council - Prepare for Success | General | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $10,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | General | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General | $10,000 |
| Washington College | General | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $10,000 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | General | $8,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General | $5,000 |
| American Visionary Arts Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Bass Museum of Art | General | $5,000 |
| Bmoreart | General | $5,000 |
| Community Action Council - Hoco Food Bank | General | $5,000 |
| Fly to Freedom Dog Rescue | General | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $5,000 |
| Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry | General | $5,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General | $2,500 |
| Agbu | General | $2,000 |
| Barcs | General | $2,000 |
| Defender of Animal Rights | General | $2,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care | General | $2,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General | $2,000 |
| Peta | General | $2,000 |
| Smile Train | General | $2,000 |
| University of Baltimore | General | $2,000 |
| Savage Volunteer Fire Company | General | $1,000 |
| Tupelo Lee Humane Society | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca L Besson
- Stuart Cooper
- David A Goldner
Questions people ask
Does Bessoncooper Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bessoncooper Fund Inc give?
$361,999 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Bessoncooper Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebecca L Besson (President/Tr), Stuart Cooper (Vice President) and David A Goldner (Secretary).
What does Bessoncooper Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and animals.