The John Bickford Foundation
Accepts applications
The John Bickford Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,500 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$203,500
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $188,000 the year before.
32% 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 | $166,500 | 47 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $188,000 | 52 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $203,500 | 55 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The John Bickford Foundation 55 Walls Drive STE 302, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 839-1754 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | https://online.foundationsource.com/myfs/forms/view?defId=41143 |
What The John Bickford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 24 | $101,500 |
| New Hampshire | 12 | $36,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $14,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| California | 3 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morris Museum Inc | For the Bickford Theater | $15,000 |
| Art in the Atrium Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Feminist Health Center of | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | general fund and special music fund | $7,000 |
| Mettawee Theatre Co Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Alma Backyard Farm | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chapin School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children on the Green Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Programs | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Su | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Great Works Regional Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homeless Solutions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Morristown and Morris Township Library Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Newbridge Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Princeton Nursery School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation | Southern California region fund | $5,000 |
| Signature Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Center at 353 Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Two State Young Mens Christian Association | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asi | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wilbury Theatre Group | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| La County Library Foundation | Books Unbanned | $4,000 |
| Arts Council of the Morris Area | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Corporation of Haverford College | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Family Promise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Homefront Inc | grocery store and diaper drive fund | $3,000 |
| Jenkintown Food Cupboard Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mazzoni Center | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | for International Students especially from Southeast Asia Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| Tilton School | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Tookany-Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jersey Battered Womens Service | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Affiliates of New Jersey Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Players Ring Company | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Foundation Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Good Grief Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra L Benson
- Andrew V Bickford
- Benjamin Gray Bickford
- Charles G Bickford
- Tatyana L Bickford
- Tobias G Bickford
- Wilson M Compton
- Diane Kahn
- Annie Howe Novak
- Catherine Walsh
Questions people ask
Does The John Bickford Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://online.foundationsource.com/myfs/forms/view?defId=41143.
How much does The John Bickford Foundation give?
$203,500 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The John Bickford Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexandra L Benson (Trustee), Andrew V Bickford (Treas, Trustee), Benjamin Gray Bickford (Trustee) and Charles G Bickford (Dir) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The John Bickford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.