Bessie Shields Foundation
Accepts applications
Bessie Shields Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,904 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $10,151. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,904
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$10,151
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,653 the year before.
18% 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 | $53,203 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $52,653 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $60,904 | 11 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Restrictions | All recipient organizations must be domestic & must be organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. |
What Bessie Shields Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $21,952 |
| Illinois | 4 | $21,600 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $7,200 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,768 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,384 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundati | General | $10,151 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General | $7,200 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | General | $7,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | General | $7,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General | $6,301 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | General | $5,500 |
| Art Insitute of Chicago | General | $4,100 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General | $3,500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General | $3,384 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | General | $3,384 |
| Maryland SPCA | General | $3,384 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Bessie Shields Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bessie Shields Foundation give?
$60,904 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Bessie Shields Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Bessie Shields Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and arts and culture.