Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc
To support local Emergency Medical Service providers in the County of Bedford, VA.
Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc at a glance
In short: Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc gave $275K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $275K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $274,793
- -62.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $274,793
- +50.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $274,793
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Bedford Comm HEA ($275K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2021) to $731K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Comm HEA Bedford, VA | First Resp | $274,793 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $5,231 | $274,793 | $274,793 | 1 | $5,231 |
| 2020 | $269,562 | $6,275 | $733,975 | $730,608 | 4 | $6,275 |
About Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bedford, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $275K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc is led by John Messier, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John Messier
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Messier
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Coles
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc
How much does Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc give each year?
Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc gave $275K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $731K across 4 grants.
What is Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc?
Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bedford, VA.
Where does Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc operate?
Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc's EIN?
Bedford Life Saving and First Crew Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1048498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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