Bedford Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are typically decided within 90 days.”
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Edward T. Bedford Foundation, established in 1994, focuses on supporting charitable endeavors for children and young adults. The foundation primarily funds tax-exempt organizations that promote educational, athletic, and artistic initiatives. Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are typically decided within 90 days. Nonprofit organizations exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply, making it a vital resource for community-focused programs.
NOTE: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but generally will be considered and decided upon within 90 days of receipt.
Welcome
The Edward T. Bedford Foundation was established in December 1994 to support the charitable interests of E. T. Bedford Davie.
The Foundation has special interest in supporting organizations benefiting children and young adults, including through educational, athletic, and artistic pursuits, and through social service enterprises.
What We Fund
The Foundation makes distributions to tax-exempt charitable organizations, particularly those which primarily support children and young adults.
Eligibility
Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can apply for grant.
What Edward T Bedford Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 31
- Total given
- $762K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $7,500–$75K
- By dollars: Florida 63%, Colorado 14%, Virginia 9%. Top recipient cities: Naples, FL; Usafa, CO; St Petersburg, FL.
- 94% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 13% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Usafa - Women's Tennis · Usafa, CO
Women's tennis
$75K
Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida Inc · St Petersburg, FL
Operational
$62K
The Education Foundation of Collier County Inc · Naples, FL
Operational
$50K
Naples Botanical Garden Inc · Naples, FL
Operational
$35K
Asphalt Green · New York, NY
Operational
$30K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Youth programs
- Arts
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