Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S is a private foundation based in Easton, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 99 grants totaling $1,189,628, with grants supporting charitable organizations in Pennsylvania and other states.
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S at a glance
In short: Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S gave $1.2M across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Pennsylvania. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,189,628
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,016
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $24,882,528
- +13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (59 of 97, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (37% 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 Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4901 Kesslersville Road, Easton, PA 18040
Phone: (610) 559-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ($162K). Together the top 10 received $637K.
Grant Size Distribution
684 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 672 grants of 684 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 37% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 18% to Florida, 17% to New York, 7% to Massachusetts, and 5% to California. Listed recipients also included organizations in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 59 of 97 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $921K (2020) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | Charitable Operations | $162,000 |
| Reaching U a Foundation for Uruguay Key Biscayne, FL | Charitable Operations | $150,000 |
| Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Inc Taunton, MA | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Foundation Bethlehem, PA | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary Green Valley, AZ | Charitable Operations | $35,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Santa Paula, CA | Charitable Operations | $35,000 |
| The Humane Society of New York New York, NY | Charitable Operations | $35,000 |
| The New York and Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Charitable Operations | $35,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | Charitable Operations | $35,000 |
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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 | $24,882,528 | $1,534,201 | $1,245,370 | $1,189,628 | 99 | $1,191,465 | $677,092 | $1,182,924 |
| 2023 | $22,006,963 | $2,605,605 | $1,337,505 | $1,297,775 | 97 | $1,297,775 | $569,876 | $1,004,707 |
| 2022 | $18,210,006 | $1,552,721 | $1,229,272 | $1,040,326 | 173 | $1,040,326 | $462,671 | $1,030,933 |
| 2021 | $21,393,198 | $4,143,267 | $957,090 | $945,489 | 168 | $945,489 | $10,391,944 | $833,565 |
| 2020 | $9,784,889 | $1,789,776 | $929,730 | $920,740 | 147 | — | $289,776 | $780,271 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 grantees included organizations with varied missions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley says it works for the health, safety, and education of people in the region. Reaching U says it promotes educational opportunities for Uruguayans living in poverty. The Northampton County Area Community College Foundation says it raises, invests, and manages private resources for the college, its students, and staff.
Other 2024 grantees describe work that includes building adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans (Homes for Our Troops), providing patient care, teaching, and research (The New York and Presbyterian Hospital), animal care and adoption (The Humane Society of New York), horse rescue and public education (Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary), and services supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans and their families (Wounded Warrior Project).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 99 grants totaling $1,189,628. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $162,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $162,000 to United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and $150,000 to Reaching U A Foundation for Uruguay. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to ArtsQuest, Homes for Our Troops, and Northampton County Area Community College Foundation; and $35,000 each to Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, The Humane Society of New York, The New York and Presbyterian Hospital, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lydia D’Arenberg as co-president; Pierre D’Arenberg and Muffie B. Murray as vice presidents; Frederick HB Murray as treasurer; and Mark Van de Voorde as secretary. Trustees listed were Joseph M. Trachtenberg, John F. Malloy, Richard A. Bucher, Alienor D’Arenberg, and Dorothee D’Arenberg.
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S is led by Francesca Murray Gerhardt, Co-President on every filing since 2023; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francesca Murray Gerhardt
Co-President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia D'arenberg
Co-President
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. Malloy
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alienor D'arenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothee D'arenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Trachtenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Bucher
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Van De Voorde
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Muffie B. Murray
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pierre D'arenberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Hb Murray
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George F. Naumann (2023) — Executive Officio
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 Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S
How much does Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S give each year?
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S gave $1.2M across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 97 grants.
What is Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S's typical grant size?
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,016, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S that year got $13K on average.
Where does Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S give grants?
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S's top state is Pennsylvania, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Allentown, PA (10 grants), Bethlehem, PA (8 grants) and Easton, PA (5 grants).
Does Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 99 grants with a stated purpose on Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (99 grants).
Who are Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S's largest grantees?
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ($162,000), Reaching U a Foundation for Uruguay ($150,000) and Artsquest ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S?
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S reported $24.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley says it works for the health, safety, and education of people in the region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S?
The foundation 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 Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S's EIN?
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3544702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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