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Running Deer Foundation is a private trust based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Edward R Bedrosian. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $761K. Total assets have decreased from $3.8M in 2011 to $1.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Running Deer Foundation has made 157 grants totaling $898K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $139K in 2020 to $261K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $498K distributed across 57 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $192K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 74 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Virginia, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$192K
Based on 57 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.
Running Deer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 157 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CT, VA.
Running Deer Foundation has distributed a total of $898K across 157 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $192K.
The foundation makes contributions from time to time to various organizations as described in sections 501(c)(3), 170(c), 2055(a), and 2522(a) of the internal revenue code.
Running Deer Foundation is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Bedrosian | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Diane Y Bedrosian | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward R Bedrosian Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$145K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.4M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$142K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$84K
Distribution Amount
$108K
Total Grants
157
Total Giving
$898K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
74
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business SchoolCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Wellesley Village ChurchCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wellesley, MA | $66K | 2022 |
| Westwood Hills Congregational ChurchCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Williams CollegeCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Williamstown, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Armenian Heritage FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Watertown, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical CenterCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Dallas, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Malayaka HouseCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Essex Junction, VT | $3K | 2022 |
| For His ChildrenCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Millport, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Brigham & Women'S HospitalCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Friends Of FumbeloCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wellesley Hills, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Blue BenchCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $750 | 2022 |
| Los Angeles World Affairs CouncilCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Culver City, CA | $750 | 2022 |
| Human Rights CampaignCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $750 | 2022 |
| Nikeno'S Second ChanceCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wheat Ridge, CO | $750 | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan OperaCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| 909wburCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| School Sisters Of Notre DameCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Norridge, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Handel And Haydn SocietyCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Outer Cape Health ServicesCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Harwich Port Ma, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Wellfleet Historical SocietyCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Wellfleet, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Boston Symphony OrchestraCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Amaa- Children EducationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Los Altos, CA | $300 | 2022 |
| Boston Children'S HospitalCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| Clean Air Task ForceCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| Focus On Tanzanian CommunitiesCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Watertown, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner MuseumCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $250 | 2022 |