Edward T Bedford Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Stuart, FL EIN: 65-6164872 Website

The Edward T. Bedford Foundation is a private foundation established in December 1994 (incorporated in 1995) and based in Stuart, Florida. The foundation makes distributions to tax-exempt charitable organizations with a particular focus on supporting children and young adults through educational, athletic, artistic, and social service initiatives.

Key facts about Edward T Bedford Foundation

In short: Edward T Bedford Foundation gave $762K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Florida. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 65-6164872
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $762,300
Grants made (2024): 31
Average grant: $24,590
Median grant: $25,000
New grantees (estimate): 13% first-time grantees (4 of 31, 2024)
Total assets: $12,705,328
Primary geography: Florida (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: The foundation accepts grant applications year-round. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Quick answers about Edward T Bedford Foundation

How much does Edward T Bedford Foundation give each year?

Edward T Bedford Foundation gave $762K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $812K across 34 grants.

What is Edward T Bedford Foundation's typical grant size?

Edward T Bedford Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,590, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward T Bedford Foundation that year got $12K on average.

Where does Edward T Bedford Foundation give grants?

Edward T Bedford Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (3 grants), Usafa, CO (2 grants), St Petersburg, FL (2 grants) and Gainesville, FL (2 grants).

Does Edward T Bedford Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 94% of Edward T Bedford Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Edward T Bedford Foundation's largest grantees?

Edward T Bedford Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Usafa - Women's Tennis ($75,000), Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida Inc ($62,000) and The Education Foundation of Collier County Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Is Edward T Bedford Foundation open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 31 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $26K. How we count

Medians: $14K first-time, $25K repeat.

61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.7M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$762K

-6.1% YoY

Grant Count

-8.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+3.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward T Bedford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $871K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable organizations that primarily benefit children and young adults. Key funding areas include:

Education: The foundation has awarded dozens of collegiate scholarships over the years, viewing education as central to a fulfilled life
Athletics: Support for youth athletic programs and development
Arts: Funding for artistic pursuits by young people
Social Services: Support for social service enterprises benefiting children and young adults

The foundation reviews grant applications throughout the year and maintains an active grant application process.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, with some grants extending to Virginia and Colorado.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $482K (63%)

Colorado $109K (14%)

Virginia $70K (9%)

New York $30K (4%)

California $30K (4%)

All other $42K (6%)

Share of all 31 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland New York Virginia

Cities

West Palm BeachNaplesBoca RatonUsafaSt PetersburgRoyal Palm BeachGainesvilleVirginia BeachBoynton BeachCooper CityMcleanNew YorkPasadenaSanta BarbaraDaytona BeachImmokaleeJuno BeachJupiterRiviera BeachWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total assets: $12,705,328
Total revenues: $1,395,524
Total expenses: $1,130,508
Annual grants made: $882,217

As of December 2023:

Total assets: $12,440,312
Total revenues: $605,650
Total expenses: $1,122,150

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,705,328	$12,440,312	$12,956,812
Revenue	$1,395,524	$605,650	$543,733
Expenses	$1,130,508	$1,122,150	$1,238,573
Qualifying Distributions	$816,096	$865,451	$965,375
Net Investment Income	$1,174,778	$387,137	$352,403
Distributable Amount	$871,021	$805,252	$841,801

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

178 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Edward T Bedford Foundation

Foundation

Bedford Foundation Grant

Edward T Bedford Foundation

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
USAFA - WOMEN'S TENNIS Usafa, CO	WOMEN'S TENNIS	$75,000
YOUTH TENNIS FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA INC St Petersburg, FL	OPERATIONAL	$62,000
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY INC Naples, FL	OPERATIONAL	$50,000
NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN INC Naples, FL	OPERATIONAL	$35,000
ASPHALT GREEN New York, NY	OPERATIONAL	$30,000
GOLISANO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF NAPLES Naples, FL	OPERATIONAL	$30,000
THE BOGGY CREEK GANG INC Eustis, FL	OPERATIONAL	$30,000
URBAN YOUTH IMPACT INC West Palm Beach, FL	OPERATIONAL	$30,000
ACES IN MOTION Gainesville, FL	OPERATIONAL	$25,000
CARIDAD CENTER INC Boynton Beach, FL	OPERATIONAL	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustee: Bessemer Trust Company of Florida
Trustee: Ronald L. Fick

The foundation operates with 2 employees.

Edward T Bedford Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Bessemer Trust Company Of Florida

Corporate Trustee

On filings since 2020

10 hrs/week

$74K (2020) → $62K (2024)
Ronald L. Fick Esq.

Individual Trustee

On filings since 2020

10 hrs/week

$70K (2020) → $70K (2024)

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Contact Information

Address: 1002 SE Monterey Commons Blvd, Suite 101, Stuart, FL 34996-3357

Phone: 561-655-4030

Website: www.edwardtbedfordfoundation.org

EIN: 65-6164872

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Edward T Bedford Foundation fund?

The foundation supports charitable organizations that primarily benefit children and young adults. Key funding areas include: • **Education**: The foundation has awarded dozens of collegiate scholarships over the years, viewing education as central to a fulfilled life • **Athletics**: Support for youth athletic programs and development • **Arts**: Funding for artistic pursuits by young people • **Social Services**: Support for social service enterprises benefiting children and young adults The …

How do I apply for a grant from Edward T Bedford Foundation?

The foundation accepts grant applications year-round. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is Edward T Bedford Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edward T Bedford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $871K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.