Bedford Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Bedford Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$97,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $98,600 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,600 | 6 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 10 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven Bedford 11 Shafer Drive, New Hartford, CT 06057 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 489-9908, sbedford1953@mac.com |
| What to submit | The purpose of the grant or contribution and the amount. |
| Restrictions | Grant or contribution must be for secondary or higher education or medical care or research. |
What Bedford Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $23,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Rowing US Rowing | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Society of Architectural Historians Society of Architectural Historians | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Pepperwood Foundation Pepperwood Foundation | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Litchfield Hills Rowing Litchfield Hills Rowing | Operating support | $8,000 |
| Bridges to Prosperity Bridges to Prosperity | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Princeton University Rowing Assoc Princeton University Rowing Assoc | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Thacher School Thacher School | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Rianda House Rianda House | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Barrington Library Association Barrington Library Association | Operating support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura A Bedford
- Steven Bedford
- Hilary B Parkhurst
Questions people ask
Does Bedford Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bedford Family Charitable Trust give?
$97,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Bedford Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura A Bedford (Trustee), Steven Bedford (President) and Hilary B Parkhurst (Trustee).
What does Bedford Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.