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Dick Bedlington Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Lynden, Washington · EIN 472600962

Dick Bedlington Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lynden, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $113,720 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $40,700 the year before.

25% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$40,70012$946,342
2024$113,72012$936,064

How to apply

Dick Bedlington Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Dick Bedlington Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington12$113,720

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Whatcom Community Foundation
Bellingham, WA
Support for schoolyard fund$70,000
Lynden Christian High School
Lynden, WA
Support for high school track and equipment$15,000
Africa's Kidz
Lynden, WA
Support for african orphanages$13,220
Jansen Art Center
Lynden, WA
Support for artists and community engagement$5,000
Be the One
Lynden, WA
Support for academic and mental health support for youth$2,500
Calvary Creekside
Everson, WA
Support for activities at calvary creekside church$2,000
Engedi Refuge Ministries
Lynden, WA
Support for women coming out of sex trafficking$1,000
Ferndale Community Services-Holiday Giving Store
Ferndale, WA
Support for children from low-income families$1,000
Lydia Place
Bellingham, WA
Support for low-income women in the community$1,000
Mount Baker Rotary Club
Lynden, WA
Support for scholarships$1,000
Project Hope
Lynden, WA
Support for low-income families through a food bank$1,000
Salvation Army
Bellingham, WA
Support for low-income families$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Dick Bedlington Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Dick Bedlington Family Foundation give?

$113,720 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Dick Bedlington Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Dick Bedlington (President), Marlys Bedlington (Vice President), Melissa Bedlington-Kleindel (Secretary/Treasurer) and Ryan Bedlington (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Dick Bedlington Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.

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