Karen Sachs Besson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Karen Sachs Besson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Annapolis, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $110,115 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$110,115
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$261,190
How to apply
Karen Sachs Besson 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 8 | $77,115 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $18,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastport Yacht Club Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Voices for Children | General | $20,000 |
| National Public Radio | General | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $10,000 |
| The American Academy in Berlin | General | $10,000 |
| Pride of Baltimore II Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Moveable Feast | General | $10,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | General | $8,000 |
| SPCA of Anne Arundel County | General | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $5,000 |
| IMPACT100 Greater Chesapeak | General | $2,100 |
| Maryland Food Bank | General | $15 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Besson
Questions people ask
Does Karen Sachs Besson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karen Sachs Besson Foundation Inc give?
$110,115 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Karen Sachs Besson Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Besson (President).