Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation Grants

Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation
Last Updated: December 27, 2025

Summary

The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation provides grants primarily to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that serve Malden and surrounding communities. Established in 1927, the foundation focuses on areas such as culture, education, healthcare, and poverty relief. Grant applications are accepted annually, with a deadline on the second Tuesday in February. The foundation emphasizes support for local initiatives that enhance community welfare and development, excluding certain categories like endowment funds and research grants.

Overview

NOTE: Grant Requests always due 2nd Tuesday of February. Who We Are The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation’s charitable giving primarily focuses on providing financial assistance in the form of grants to organizations in and around Malden, as well as scholarships to students that demonstrate a strong academic background. Grant recipients include local hospitals, social welfare concerns, libraries, youth-oriented programs, and cultural activities. History The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a non-profit corporation organized in Malden, Massachusetts on December 12, 1927. It was privately funded by Frank A. Bayrd in memory of his mother, Adelaide Breed Bayrd. The Foundation awards grants in accordance with the following policies: To support organizations, the activities of which are centered in Malden, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. To support organizations elsewhere, the activities of which give substantial benefits to Malden, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. Individual, endowment funds, performing arts scholarships (excepting educational projects and programs) and research grant requests are generally excluded from consideration and generally the Foundation favors grants toward capital improvements over operating deficits. Grant Guidelines The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation is dedicated to benefiting the citizens of Malden and surrounding communities. We would appreciate hearing from you in any future grant application on the specific methods in which your organization fulfills that purpose.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. What kind of organizations can apply for a grant?The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation provides support in the form of grants to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that have an impact in Malden and the surrounding communities. These organizations may provide services within the following areas:Culture and EducationDisability AssistanceDisaster ReliefElderly AssistancePoverty ReliefHealthcare ServicesYouth RecreationAnd more…