Foundation profile
Cornelia Bessie Memorial Foundation
Private foundation · West Hartford, CT
Invitation only Has $165k left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
29
Total given (last 3 years)
$340k
Median grant
$10k
Range
$2k – $27k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Performing arts · 12%Theater · 9%Animal welfare · 8%Animal protection · 7%Arts education · 7%
States
New YorkConnecticutMaineNew HampshireVermont
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