Bissell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bissell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,800 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,200. 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$107,800
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,200
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $289,500 the year before.
80% 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 | $110,269 | 26 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $289,500 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $107,800 | 15 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Bissell Family Foundation 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 Bissell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $50,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $41,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $9,100 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalmazoo College | General | $50,200 |
| Lantern Theater Company | General | $25,000 |
| Inheritance of Hope | General | $6,500 |
| Whyy | General | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | General | $3,500 |
| The Barnes Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Cape Regional Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Marietta College | General | $2,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Penn | General | $2,500 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Island Acad Intl Sch | General | $2,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General | $1,000 |
| The Bee Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Travel for Better | General | $1,000 |
| Stone Harbor Rescue Squad | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene V N Bissell
- Joann S Bissell
- Jennifer D S Bissell
Questions people ask
Does Bissell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bissell Family Foundation give?
$107,800 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bissell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eugene V N Bissell (President), Joann S Bissell (Director) and Jennifer D S Bissell (Director).
What does Bissell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.