The Bingaman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bingaman Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $256,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$256,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $276,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $276,000 | 14 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $256,000 | 14 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
The Bingaman 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 Bingaman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 6 | $96,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $45,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Rio Grande School | One Ask Fund | $50,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation | One Source - The Background Check Company Charitable Fund | $25,000 |
| Western New Mexico University Foundation | The jesse & beth bingaman scholarship for science scholarship fund | $21,000 |
| Helen Keller International | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Legal Outreach Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Malaria Consortium US | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Dance Institute New Mexico Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sidwell Friends School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bull Terrier Rescue Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| El Rancho de Las Golondrinas Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rio Grande School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Think New Mexico | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John F Bingaman
Questions people ask
Does The Bingaman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bingaman Foundation give?
$256,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Bingaman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John F Bingaman (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The Bingaman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.