Bedari Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bedari Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $41,667 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$41,667
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$29.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 8 | $29.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 6 | $29.9 million |
How to apply
Bedari 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 Bedari Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $1.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $33,334 |
| New York | 1 | $33,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1.5 million |
| World Wildlife Fund | For the charitable purpose of donee | $100,000 |
| Chopra Foundation | For the charitable purpose of donee | $50,000 |
| John Hopkins University | For the charitable purpose of donee | $33,334 |
| UCSF Foundation | For the charitable purpose of donee | $33,333 |
| Friends of McGill University Inc | For the charitable purpose of donee | $33,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew C Harris
- Jennifer Harris
- Elizabeth Colleton
Questions people ask
Does Bedari Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bedari Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $41,667.
Who runs Bedari Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew C Harris (Trustee), Jennifer Harris (Trustee) and Elizabeth Colleton (Officer).
What does Bedari Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.