The BDM Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The BDM Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $209,200 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$209,200
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $176,500 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $184,450 | 53 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $176,500 | 47 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $209,200 | 31 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
The BDM Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The BDM Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 14 | $107,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $32,200 |
| California | 3 | $25,000 |
| New York | 4 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Global Development | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Trust | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | California Wildfires Response | $10,000 |
| Electronic Privacy Information Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Manna Food Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Council of Nonprofits | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Nea Foundation for the Improvement of Educatio | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ayuda Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feast Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Peace Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| March for Our Lives Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | Local Initiatives | $5,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| States Newsroom | Maryland Matters | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Water Org Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Resources Institute | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washingt | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lindaben Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Future Link Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie B Manfield
Questions people ask
Does The BDM Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The BDM Family Foundation give?
$209,200 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The BDM Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melanie B Manfield (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The BDM Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and education.