Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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

Bedford Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Edward T. Bedford Foundation
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitseducationyouth-programsarts

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