Best Friends Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Best Friends Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2022 it gave $31,805 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,805. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$31,805
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,805
- Assets$568,439
How to apply
Best Friends 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Best Friends Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,805 |
| Maryland | 5 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $6,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University | Scholarship for ingrid tchouamo, nicole lopez and yeira melara | $5,805 |
| North Carolina At&t University | Scholarship for fajr kelly, gabrielle johnson, tehilah tah and ronald willis | $4,000 |
| Harrisburg University | Scholarship for okikiola ajana adegboro | $2,000 |
| Kent State University | Scholarship for sorochi ewelike and kyra black | $2,000 |
| Morgan State University | Scholarship for dawntay bynum and mekayla ellerbe | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Central University | Scholarship for roshawnda gongs and keyaan jeter, | $2,000 |
| Old Dominion University | Scholarship for ciera townsend and jazmin smith | $2,000 |
| Alabama A&m Univeristy | Scholarship for alcia bangura | $1,000 |
| Marshall University | Scholarship for kyrese jenkins | $1,000 |
| Mercy College | Scholarship for kenyon simms | $1,000 |
| Montgomery College | Scholarship for christopher vasquez | $1,000 |
| Morehouse College | Scholarship for terrel webster | $1,000 |
| Prince Georges Community College | Scholarship for diana kayla adams | $1,000 |
| St Marys College of Maryland | Scholarship for gerardo morales | $1,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Scholarship for tomas asefa | $1,000 |
| University of Maryland | Scholarship for seth smith | $1,000 |
| University of the District of Columbia | Scholarship for raul rosales | $1,000 |
| University of the District of Columbia Community College | Scholarship for angel mendoza | $1,000 |
| West Chester University | Scholarship for sammy mbazang | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elayne G Bennett Med
- Curtis Adams MD
- Mary Malphrus Mba
- Martha Kendrick JD
- Timothy Overcash Cpa
- Vicki Tiahrt
- Bridget Overcash
- Rosemary Stein MD
Questions people ask
Does Best Friends Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Best Friends Foundation give?
$31,805 in tax year 2022, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Best Friends Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists Elayne G Bennett Med (Founder/President), Curtis Adams MD (Director), Mary Malphrus Mba (Director) and Martha Kendrick JD (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Best Friends Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.