The BGR Foundation Inc
The BGR Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing reports 44 grants totaling $332,783, with listed grants supporting organizations in areas including education, health, humanitarian aid, policy, and charitable fundraising.
The BGR Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The BGR Foundation Inc gave $333K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state District of Columbia. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $332,783
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,563
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,653
- +856.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (21 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% 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 The BGR Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 Thirteenth St Nw 11Th Fl So, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 333-4936
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The BGR Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was President and Fellows of Harvard College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 190 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in DC (27%), MA (16%), VA (12%), NC (10%), and MD (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The BGR Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 44 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $152K (2020) to $333K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Boston, MA | Operating Expenses | $50,000 |
| Center for New American Security Washington, DC | Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Operating Expenses | $26,500 |
| The University of Mississippi Foundation Oxford, MS | Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| Attorney General Alliance Elk Grove, CA | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Congressional Sports for Charity Alexandria, VA | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc Atlanta, GA | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Council Arlington, VA | Operating Expenses | $12,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey Work Study Takoma Park, MD | Operating Expenses | $11,333 |
| Center for US Global Leadership Washington, DC | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,653 | $340,000 | $334,938 | $332,783 | 44 | $334,938 | $1,044 |
| 2023 | $591 | $290,000 | $316,212 | $313,775 | 46 | $316,212 | $660 |
| 2022 | $26,803 | $347,500 | $322,270 | $320,000 | 52 | $321,801 | $1,048 |
| 2021 | $1,573 | $210,000 | $216,328 | $214,250 | 25 | $215,766 | $736 |
| 2020 | $7,901 | $160,000 | $154,143 | $152,000 | 23 | — | $611 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The BGR Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants were listed as support for operating expenses. Grantees’ stated missions indicate the range of organizations it supports: Harvard describes its work as education and research across academic domains; Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by crises; and March of Dimes describes work for the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs.
Other grantee missions include raising funds for local charities through bipartisan sporting events, as stated by Congressional Sports for Charity; advancing limited government, free markets, and federalism, as stated by the American Legislative Exchange Council; and building public and policymaker support for development and diplomacy, as stated by the Center for US Global Leadership. The Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne describes funding research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatments, while Taste of the South describes raising funds for charities in the southern United States.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $332,783. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to President and Fellows of Harvard College, $30,000 to the Center for New American Security, $26,500 to Samaritan’s Purse, $25,000 to the University of Mississippi Foundation, and $20,000 to Attorney General Alliance. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Congressional Sports for Charity and March of Dimes, and $12,000 to the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Johanna Maney as president; Todd A Eardensohn as treasurer/CFO; Chelsea Bacher as secretary and general coun; and Daniel R Murphy, Loren L Monroe, and Robert D Wood as directors.
The BGR Foundation Inc is led by Johanna Maney, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Johanna Maney
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Murphy
Director
Chairman, President & CEO → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loren L. Monroe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Wood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Bacher
Secretary & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Eardensohn
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ed Rogers (2020) — Director
- Former: G. O. Griffith Jr. (2020) — Vice Chairman
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 The BGR Foundation Inc
How much does The BGR Foundation Inc give each year?
The BGR Foundation Inc gave $333K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $314K across 46 grants.
What is The BGR Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The BGR Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,563, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The BGR Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The BGR Foundation Inc give grants?
The BGR Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), Alexandria, VA (4 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The BGR Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The BGR Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The BGR Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The BGR Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include President and Fellows of Harvard College ($50,000), Center for New American Security ($30,000) and Samaritans Purse ($26,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The BGR Foundation Inc?
The BGR Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $335K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The BGR Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants were listed as support for operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The BGR Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The BGR Foundation Inc's EIN?
The BGR Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1304884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The BGR Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The BGR Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bgr-foundation-inc-morg_930539bf7c8241fe9237d6d237f334ca
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