Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Easton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 99 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $162,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$162,000
- Assets$24.9 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 97 | $22.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 99 | $24.9 million |
How to apply
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable 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 Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $442,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $219,500 |
| New York | 17 | $199,514 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $79,500 |
| California | 5 | $59,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $35,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $18,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $14,914 |
| Texas | 4 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Joseph M Trachtenberg
- John F Malloy
- Richard A Bucher
- Alienor D'arenberg
- Dorothee D'arenberg
- Frederick HB Murray
- Pierre D'arenberg
- Mark van de Voorde
- Muffie B Murray
- Lydia D'arenberg
- Francesca Murray Gerhardt
Questions people ask
Does Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph M Trachtenberg (Trustee), John F Malloy (Trustee), Richard A Bucher (Trustee) and Alienor D'arenberg (Trustee) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and animals.