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Bessie M Urmson

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Ohio · EIN 901502942

Bessie M Urmson is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,646 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,346 and the largest $3,314. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $10,182 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,1666$203,561
2024$10,1826$212,167
2025$10,6466$223,782

How to apply

Bessie M Urmson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bessie M Urmson funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania4$8,637
Ohio1$1,346
New York1$663

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity Episcopal Church of New Castle
New Castle, PA
General operating$3,314
First United Methodist Church
New Castle, PA
General operating$3,314
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Scholarships$1,346
University of Akron
Akron, OH
Scholarships$1,346
The Salvation Army
West Nyack, NY
General operating$663
City Rescue Mission
New Castle, PA
General operating$663

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bessie M Urmson accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bessie M Urmson give?

$10,646 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,346.

Who runs Bessie M Urmson?

Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

What does Bessie M Urmson fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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