Susanna E Bedell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Susanna E Bedell Foundation is a private foundation in Concord, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $61,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$61,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $58,231 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $56,520 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $58,231 | 19 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $61,500 | 21 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Susanna E Bedell 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 Susanna E Bedell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $36,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr College | Education | $12,000 |
| Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health | Education | $12,000 |
| Concord-Carlisle Community Chest | Community | $10,000 |
| American Folk Art Museum | Community | $5,000 |
| Concord Chorus | Community | $4,000 |
| First Parish Church Lincoln | Religious | $4,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Community | $2,000 |
| Town of Concord Council on Aging | Community | $2,000 |
| Curtis Memorial Library | Community | $1,200 |
| First Parish Church Weston | Religious | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Concord Free Public Library | Community | $1,000 |
| Gaining Ground | Community | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Community | $1,000 |
| Discovery Museum | Community | $1,000 |
| Serve Your City DC Mutual Aid | Community | $1,000 |
| Kennebec Estuary Land Trust | Community | $800 |
| The Concord Bridge | Community | $500 |
| Maine Museum of Innovation Learning and Labor | Community | $500 |
| Mid Coast Hunger Prevention | Community | $500 |
| Brunswick Topsham Land Trust | Community | $500 |
| Merrymeetings Art Center | Community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susanna E Bedell
- Wallace S McFarlane
Questions people ask
Does Susanna E Bedell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susanna E Bedell Foundation give?
$61,500 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Susanna E Bedell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susanna E Bedell (Trustee) and Wallace S McFarlane (Trustee).
What does Susanna E Bedell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.