The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr C/o Bessemer Trust Company Na Grants
Private foundation · EIN 47-1716810 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $27.3M
- Grants reported
- 66
- Median grant
- $250K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | $10.2M |
| 2024 | 37 | $17.1M |
Where The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr C/o Bessemer Trust Company Na gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYS MEALS USA INC | BLOOMFIELD, NJ | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $3.4M |
| CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $2.8M |
| THE PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL | ALTADENA, CA | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $1.6M |
| SPENCE-CHAPIN SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $1.3M |
| NEW ALTERNATIVES FOR CHILDREN | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $1M |
| SPENCE-CHAPIN SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $872.6K |
| AFRICAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $820K |
| CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $794.4K |
| FRIENDS OF RAISING THE VILLAGE INCORPORATED | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $750K |
| ADVENTURES IN LEARNING | MANHASSET, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $697K |
| CROSSOVER MISSION | VERO BEACH, FL | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $684K |
| AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SURRY HILLS, NEW SOUTH WALES | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $672K |
| SUMMER SEARCH | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $650K |
| PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $648K |
| ROCKING THE BOAT INC | BRONX, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $500K |
| SISTERS OF LIFE | SUFFERN, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $500K |
| THE PASADENA WALDORF SCHOOL | ALTADENA, CA | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $500K |
| SISTERS OF LIFE | SUFFERN, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $500K |
| HOMELESS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FL | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $355.7K |
| AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SURRY HILLS, NEW SOUTH WALES | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $353.5K |
| THE BRIDGE GOLF FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $350K |
| DUNATOS REMEDIAL SCHOOL | SKITLAND, CAPE TOWN | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $310K |
| PROYECTO PASTORAL | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $300K |
| YOUNG EISNER SCHOLARS | INGLEWOOD, CA | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2025 | $300K |
| SCHOOL ON WHEELS INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 | $300K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Theodore J Forstmann Charitable Tr C/o Bessemer Trust Company Na's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.