Running Deer Foundation
Accepts applications
Running Deer Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $297,705 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $235,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$297,705
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$235,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $648,300 the year before.
30% 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 | $142,050 | 38 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $648,300 | 36 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $297,705 | 30 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward R Bedrosian 865 Central Ave Unit G-310, Needham, MA 02492 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 494-1000 |
| What to submit | No specified form is required |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes contributions from time to time to various organizations as described in sections 501(c)(3), 170(c), 2055(a), and 2522(a) of the internal revenue code |
What Running Deer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 | $266,550 |
| California | 3 | $16,155 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $6,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Village Church | Charitable purpose | $235,000 |
| Westwood Hills Congregational Church | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Andover Newton Seminary | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Havard Business School | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Wellesley A Better Chance | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Carroll School | Charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Malayaka House | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Knox College | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| St Stephen's Armenian Church | Charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Friends of Trumbull High Soccer | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Nroc | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| 909 Wbur | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| For His Children | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Handel and Haydn Society | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Maine Community Foundation | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Mspca Angell | Charitable purpose | $300 |
| Friends of Herring River | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Pmc- Jimmy Fund | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Squash Busters | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Wellfleet Conservative Trust | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Wellfleet Historical Society & Museum | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| La World Affairs Council | Charitable purpose | $155 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward R Bedrosian
- Diane Y Bedrosian
- Edward R Bedrosian Jr
Questions people ask
Does Running Deer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Running Deer Foundation give?
$297,705 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Running Deer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward R Bedrosian (Trustee), Diane Y Bedrosian (Trustee) and Edward R Bedrosian Jr (Trustee).
What does Running Deer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.