Private foundation · EIN 52-1495608 · Rockville, Maryland

Bethesda Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $191K total, median $5,000. 53% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$191K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MD
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Coalition Supporting Eurasian JewryWashington, DCGeneral operating support$40K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYGeneral operating support$25K
Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonRockville, MDGeneral operating support$25K
Washington Institute of Near East PolicyWashington, DCGeneral operating support$25K
Jewish Community Relations CouncilBethesda, MDGeneral operating support$20K
American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral operating support$10K
Strathmore CirclesBethesda, MDGeneral operating support$10K
Congregation B'nai TzedekPotomac, MDGeneral operating support$5,850
DC Jazz FestivalWashington, DCGeneral operating support$5,000
Israel Policy ForumNew York, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Kids Enjoy Exercise NowBethesda, MDGeneral operating support$5,000
National Jewish HealthDenver, COGeneral operating support$5,000
Capital Jewish MuseumWashington, DCGeneral operating support$2,500
So What Else IncNorth Bethesda, MDGeneral operating support$2,500
Alef Bet Montessori SchoolRockville, MDGeneral operating support$1,800
Sunflower Bakery IncRockville, MDGeneral operating support$1,800
Zionsit Rabbinic CoalitionPotomac, MDGeneral operating support$1,000

By state: Maryland 9 · District of Columbia 4 · New York 3 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Bethesda Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Rockville, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bethesda Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bethesda Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $191K across 17 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bethesda Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (9 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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