Bedell World Citizenship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Bedell World Citizenship Fund is a private foundation in Spirit Lake, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. 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$1,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$21,812
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $4,000 | 3 | $26,103 |
| 2024 | $1,500 | 1 | $21,812 |
How to apply
Bedell World Citizenship Fund 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Initiative | Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas W Bedell
- Molly Bedell
- Thomas L Heneke
- Sami Bedell-Mulhern
- Jesse Bedell
- Berkley S Bedell
- Ren Bedell
- Benjamin Riley Beattie
- Robert Beattie
- Peter Sun
Questions people ask
Does Bedell World Citizenship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bedell World Citizenship Fund give?
$1,500 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Bedell World Citizenship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas W Bedell (President), Molly Bedell (Secretary), Thomas L Heneke (Treasurer) and Sami Bedell-Mulhern (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.