Dick Bedlington Family Foundation
The Dick Bedlington Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lynden, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $113,720, all to recipients in Washington.
Dick Bedlington Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dick Bedlington Family Foundation gave $114K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,720
- +179.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,477
- +179.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $936,064
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% 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 Dick Bedlington Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 612, Lynden, WA 98264
Phone: (360) 354-0592
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dick Bedlington Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whatcom Community Foundation ($70K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 59 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dick Bedlington Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 248% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2023) to $172K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA | Support for Schoolyard Fund | $70,000 |
| Lynden Christian High School Lynden, WA | Support for High School Track and Equipment | $15,000 |
| Africa's Kidz Lynden, WA | Support for African Orphanages | $13,220 |
| Jansen Art Center Lynden, WA | Support for Artists and Community Engagement | $5,000 |
| Be the One Lynden, WA | Support for academic and mental health support for youth | $2,500 |
| Calvary Creekside Everson, WA | Support for Activities at Calvary Creekside Church | $2,000 |
| Engedi Refuge Ministries Lynden, WA | Support for Women Coming Out of Sex Trafficking | $1,000 |
| Ferndale Community Services-Holiday Giving Store Ferndale, WA | Support for Children from Low-Income Families | $1,000 |
| Lydia Place Bellingham, WA | Support for Low-Income Women in the Community | $1,000 |
| Mount Baker Rotary Club Lynden, WA | Support for Scholarships | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $936,064 | $67,293 | $123,367 | $113,720 | 12 | $116,170 | $60,096 | $46,783 |
| 2023 | $946,342 | $41,962 | $49,396 | $40,700 | 12 | $43,000 | $35,566 | $43,032 |
| 2022 | $860,698 | $26,570 | $68,488 | $59,500 | 8 | $61,620 | $14,702 | $45,163 |
| 2021 | $1,119,219 | $78,741 | $182,009 | $171,515 | 17 | $171,515 | $78,741 | $54,137 |
| 2020 | $1,141,480 | $138,372 | $104,847 | $96,150 | 10 | — | $38,372 | $45,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dick Bedlington Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and projects involving a schoolyard fund, high school track and equipment, African orphanages, arts and community engagement, youth academic and mental health support, and assistance for people and families in need.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Whatcom Community Foundation says its mission is “to cultivate neighborliness. Lift community voices. Invest in equity and hope.” Jansen Art Center says it creates opportunities for the community to engage in the arts. Lydia Place says it aims to disrupt the cycle of homelessness and nurture healing and belonging for current and future generations. Engedi Refuge Ministries says it provides safe housing and a therapeutic program for women who have survived sexual exploitation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $113,720. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants were $70,000 to Whatcom Community Foundation for support for a schoolyard fund, $15,000 to Lynden Christian High School for track and equipment, and $13,220 to Africa’s Kidz for support for African orphanages. Other grants included $5,000 to Jansen Art Center and $2,500 to Be the One.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Dick Bedlington as president; Marlys Bedlington as vice president; Melissa Bedlington-Kleindel as secretary/treasurer; and Ryan Bedlington and Scott Bedlington as directors.
Dick Bedlington Family Foundation is led by Dick Bedlington, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dick Bedlington
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Bedlington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Bedlington
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlys Bedlington
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Bedlington-Kleindel
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dick Bedlington Family Foundation
How much does Dick Bedlington Family Foundation give each year?
Dick Bedlington Family Foundation gave $114K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 12 grants.
What is Dick Bedlington Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dick Bedlington Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $9,477, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dick Bedlington Family Foundation give grants?
Dick Bedlington Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lynden, WA (7 grants) and Bellingham, WA (3 grants).
Does Dick Bedlington Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Dick Bedlington Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dick Bedlington Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dick Bedlington Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Whatcom Community Foundation ($70,000), Lynden Christian High School ($15,000) and Africa's Kidz ($13,220), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dick Bedlington Family Foundation?
Dick Bedlington Family Foundation reported $936K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dick Bedlington Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dick Bedlington Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dick Bedlington Family Foundation's EIN?
Dick Bedlington Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2600962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dick Bedlington Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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