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Bedford Falls Foundation is a private trust based in MCLEAN, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $176.5M. Annual income is reported at $172.1M. Total assets have grown from $14M in 2011 to $95.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. According to available records, Bedford Falls Foundation has made 31 grants totaling $63.9M, with a median grant of $1M. Annual giving has decreased from $21M in 2020 to $7.6M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $35.3M distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $14M, with an average award of $2.1M. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in District of Columbia and Maryland and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250K
Median Grant
$2M
Average Grant
$3.5M
Largest Grant
$14M
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bedford Falls Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 31 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, MD, VA.
Bedford Falls Foundation has distributed a total of $63.9M across 31 grants. The median grant size is $1M, with an average of $2.1M. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $14M.
Bedford Falls Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bedford Falls Foundation is headquartered in MCLEAN, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William E Conway Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Conway | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Minnigh | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$11.7M
Total Assets
$95.1M
Fair Market Value
$129.7M
Net Worth
$95.1M
Grants Paid
$11.2M
Contributions
$53.6M
Net Investment Income
$9.8M
Distribution Amount
$5.1M
Total: $73.4M
Total Grants
31
Total Giving
$63.9M
Average Grant
$2.1M
Median Grant
$1M
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$2M
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington UniversityTO SUPPORT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AND FACILITY | Washington, DC | $2M | 2022 |
| The Catholic University Of AmericaTO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| Howard UniversityTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $400K | 2022 |
| WetaTO SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING AND JOURNALISM | Arlington, VA | $400K | 2022 |
| The National Capital Poison CenterTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $10K |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityTO SUPPORT SPINE SURGERY PROFESSORSHIP AND TO SUPPORT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AND FACULTY | Baltimore, MD | $6M | 2021 |
| University Of Maryland Baltimore Foundation IncNURSING AND HEALTH EDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $4.4M | 2021 |
| Uva Health FoundationNURSING AND HEALTH EDUCATION | Charlottesville, VA | $4M | 2021 |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | Richmond, VA | $2M | 2021 |
| John F Kennedy Center For The Performing ArtsSUPPORT NATIONAL AUDIENCE ACCESS TO ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING | Washington, DC | $1.4M | 2021 |
| Sibley Memorial HospitalSUPPORT FOR NEUROLOGY DEPARTMENT | Washington, DC | $333K | 2021 |
| Children'S National Medical CenterNURSING SCHOLARSHIPS AND FACULTY EXPANSION | Washington, DC | $250K | 2021 |
| Trinity CollegeTO SUPPORT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AND FACILITY | Washington, DC | $1M | 2020 |
| Medical College Of Va FoundationTO SUPPORT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AND FACILITY | Richmond, VA | $1M | 2020 |
| SomeANNUAL DINNER GALA SPONSORSHIP AND THE DINING ROOM RENOVATION | Washington, DC | $600K | 2020 |
| Food And FriendsTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |
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