Bedrock Foundation Corp
Bedrock Foundation Corp is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its stated mission is to ground its civil ethos in truth and universal values and support gospel-centered partners pursuing the Great Commission.
Bedrock Foundation Corp at a glance
In short: Bedrock Foundation Corp gave $214K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Virginia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $213,528
- +117.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,252
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,947
- Total assets
- $8,205,443
- -11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bedrock Foundation Corp
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It does not specify application materials or a process for organizations seeking funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1050 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 500, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 709-1878
Website: https://www.bedrockfoundationus.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bedrock Foundation Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Americas Foundation ($70K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 36 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; by share of grant dollars, Virginia received 62%, West Virginia 20%, Pennsylvania 9%, Maryland 5%, and Florida 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bedrock Foundation Corp open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2022) to $214K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Americas Foundation Reston, VA | To Support and Educate Young Americans | $70,000 |
| Leadership Institute Arlington, VA | Training in Campaigns Fundraising Grassroots Org | $57,644 |
| China Folk House Retreat Harpers Ferry, WV | Building a Folk Retreat Cultural Exchange Site | $42,000 |
| Ambassadors for Christ Inc Paradise, PA | Religion-Related Charitable Activities | $19,791 |
| Rockville Evangelical Mission CHRCH Gaithersburg, MD | Religion-Related Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Cherrydale Baptist Church Arlington, VA | Religion-Related Charitable Activities | $3,000 |
| Bridges International Fort Lauderdale, FL | Religion-Related Charitable Activities | $2,300 |
| Bethel Renewal Center Lake Hiawatha, NJ | Promote Worship Prayer Activity Connect Churches | $1,593 |
| Lausanne Comm for World Evangelizat Orlando, FL | To Stimulate the Cause of World Evangelization | $1,500 |
| Flagstone Foundation Corp Rockville, MD | Promoting Christianity | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,205,443 | $-1,796,903 | $508,857 | $213,528 | 14 | $267,438 | $462,913 |
| 2023 | $9,226,650 | $-25,973 | $335,255 | $98,022 | 9 | $133,431 | $333,702 |
| 2022 | $8,391,604 | $-123,840 | $317,147 | $44,398 | 8 | $255,779 | $300,848 |
| 2021 | $4,824,837 | $5,001,528 | $176,691 | $151,001 | 5 | $176,691 | $197,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bedrock Foundation Corp reported a distributable amount of $463K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website identifies those three areas as its grantmaking priorities. Its projects page also describes initiatives involving cultural and experiential learning, historic preservation, and Christian training. A three-year plan dated September 4, 2021, described planned education grants for 2021–2023, including cross-cultural communication, community history and culture, environmental protection, humanities, and traditional values.
Examples of the kinds of organizations it supported in 2024 include Young America’s Foundation, which describes its mission as youth outreach promoting individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values; Leadership Institute, which says it educates people for participation in government, politics, and media; and Ambassadors for Christ, which says it evangelizes and disciples Chinese students and professionals. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $213,528. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median grant of $1,946. Notable grants included $70,000 to Young America’s Foundation, $57,644 to Leadership Institute, and $42,000 to China Folk House Retreat. Other reported grants included $19,791 to Ambassadors for Christ and $10,000 to Rockville Evangelical Mission Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Feng Dong as president; Mengping Chen as executive director; Shi Dong as secretary; and Peiliang Cui, John Flower, and Suhe Harnood as directors.
Bedrock Foundation Corp is led by Feng Dong, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Feng Dong
President
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$200K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Mengping Chen
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Flower
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Peiliang Cui
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Suhe Harnood
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Shi Dong
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $200K, to Feng Dong (President).
Frequently asked questions about Bedrock Foundation Corp
How much does Bedrock Foundation Corp give each year?
Bedrock Foundation Corp gave $214K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 9 grants.
What is Bedrock Foundation Corp's typical grant size?
Bedrock Foundation Corp's median grant in 2024 was $1,947, and its average grant was $15,252, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bedrock Foundation Corp that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bedrock Foundation Corp give grants?
Bedrock Foundation Corp gives mostly in Virginia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were West Virginia (20%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Bedrock Foundation Corp give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Bedrock Foundation Corp's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religion-Related Charitable Activities" (4 grants).
Who are Bedrock Foundation Corp's largest grantees?
Bedrock Foundation Corp's largest 2024 grantees include Young Americas Foundation ($70,000), Leadership Institute ($57,644) and China Folk House Retreat ($42,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bedrock Foundation Corp?
Bedrock Foundation Corp reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $267K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $463K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bedrock Foundation Corp fund?
The foundation’s website identifies those three areas as its grantmaking priorities. Its projects page also describes initiatives involving cultural and experiential learning, historic preservation, and Christian training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bedrock Foundation Corp?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bedrock Foundation Corp's EIN?
Bedrock Foundation Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1976968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Bedrock Foundation Corp accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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