Private foundation · EIN 52-6834462 · McLean, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bedford Falls Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $13M total, median $271K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$13M
Median grant
$271K
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$316M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2.1M
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2.0M
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington IncWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1.4M
West Virginia University FoundationMorganstown, WVTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1.1M
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Foundation IncChapel Hill, NCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1.0M
Howard UniversityWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$950K
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$600K
Rivier UniversityNashua, NHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$585K
University of Illinois FoundationChampaign, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$536K
Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$271K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$250K
Emory UniversityAtlanta Ga, GATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$250K
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$250K
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$250K
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$250K
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$239K
Children's National HospitalWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$207K
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$129K
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$125K

By state: District of Columbia 6 · North Carolina 2 · West Virginia 1 · Pennsylvania 3 · Illinois 2 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Bedford Falls Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McLean, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Bedford Falls Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Bedford Falls Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $13M across 19 grants, a median of $271K.

Where does Bedford Falls Foundation give?

District of Columbia (6 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), West Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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