Edward T Bedford Foundation
The Edward T. Bedford Foundation is a private foundation based in Stuart, Florida. Established in December 1994 to support the charitable interests of E. T. Bedford Davie, it makes distributions to tax-exempt charitable organizations, particularly those supporting children and young adults.
Edward T Bedford Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $762,300
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,590
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,705,328
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (63% 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 Edward T Bedford Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation reviews applications on a rolling basis. Applicants should provide a brief organizational background, including history, staff, and services; a description of the proposed project, other funding sources, and how its goals will be achieved; a project budget; the organization’s most recent financial statement; and proof of IRS tax-exempt status. The foundation’s stated areas of particular interest are organizations benefiting children and young adults through educational, athletic, and artistic pursuits and social service enterprises.
- Review Cycle
- None stated. Applications are generally considered and decided upon within 90 days of receipt.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Alfred J Stashisjr Edward T Bedford
Mailing address: 4001 Tamiami Trail North Suite 200, Naples, FL 34103
Phone: (239) 263-5885
Website: https://edwardtbedfordfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Edward T Bedford Foundation
Who Edward T Bedford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Usafa - Women's Tennis ($75K). Together the top 10 received $392K.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 178 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 14% to Colorado, 9% to Virginia, and 4% each to New York and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $762K (2024) to $992K (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $762K.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 | $12,705,328 | $1,395,524 | $1,130,508 | $762,300 | 31 | $816,096 | $1,174,778 | $871,021 |
| 2023 | $12,440,312 | $605,650 | $1,122,150 | $811,500 | 34 | $865,451 | $387,137 | $805,252 |
| 2022 | $12,956,812 | $543,733 | $1,238,573 | $910,579 | 35 | $965,375 | $352,403 | $841,801 |
| 2021 | $13,651,652 | $1,523,270 | $1,235,150 | $917,000 | 38 | $970,902 | $1,325,044 | $970,302 |
| 2020 | $13,363,532 | $762,599 | $1,317,793 | $991,714 | 40 | — | $495,894 | $867,485 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support the charitable interests of E. T. Bedford Davie. Its grantmaking particularly supports organizations benefiting children and young adults, including through educational, athletic, and artistic pursuits and social service enterprises.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations funded. Camp Boggy Creek describes its mission as creating a free, safe camp environment for children with serious illnesses and their families. Bound For College says it provides college-readiness resources to motivated low-income students. Asphalt Green describes its work as building community through sports, fitness, and play, while Caridad Center says it works to improve the health, education, and living standards of underserved children and families in Palm Beach County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $762,300. Awards ranged from $7,500 to $75,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest were $75,000 to USAFA – Women’s Tennis, $62,000 to Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida, $50,000 to The Education Foundation of Collier County, and $35,000 to Naples Botanical Garden. Other 2024 grants included $30,000 each to Asphalt Green, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, The Boggy Creek Gang, and Urban Youth Impact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bessemer Trust Company of Florida as corporate trustee and Ronald L. Fick, Esq., as individual trustee.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Ronald L Fick ESQ (Individual Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions 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.
How large is Edward T Bedford Foundation?
Edward T Bedford Foundation reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $816K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $871K (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 Edward T Bedford Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support the charitable interests of E. T. Bedford Davie. Its grantmaking particularly supports organizations benefiting children and young adults, including through educational, athletic, and artistic pursuits and social service enterprises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward T Bedford Foundation?
The foundation reviews applications on a rolling basis. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward T Bedford Foundation's EIN?
Edward T Bedford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6164872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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