Bridgewater Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SARASOTA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $24K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$24K
-93.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-72.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bridgewater Fund reported a distributable amount of $57 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Bridgewater Fund
Based on IRS filings
Bridgewater Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SARASOTA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $24K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $27,050 | $445,297 |
| Revenue | $321 | $15,284 | $25,245 |
| Expenses | $27,196 | $342,870 | $18,964 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $25,126 | $339,742 | $15,590 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $5,991 | $22,211 |
| Distributable Amount | $57 | $17,730 | $20,154 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Bridgewater Fund Donor Advised Fund Co Fidelity Investments Charitable Gif ($23,746).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEWATER FUND DONOR ADVISED FUND CO FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIF BOSTON, MA | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $23,746 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELEN B HABBERT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN H HABBERT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgewater Fund?
Bridgewater Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SARASOTA, FL. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Bridgewater Fund operate?
Bridgewater Fund has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio.
What size grants does Bridgewater Fund award?
In 2023, Bridgewater Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bridgewater Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bridgewater Fund reported a distributable amount of $57 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bridgewater Fund's EIN?
Bridgewater Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0524539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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