Private foundation · EIN 94-2791757 · Phoenix, Arizona

Bidstrup 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $110K total, median $5,000. 44% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$110K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AZ
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned ParenthoodPhoenix, AZGeneral Operational Support$25K
League of Wives Memorial ProjectCoronado, CAGeneral Operational Support$25K
The Society of St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZGeneral Operational Support$25K
Valleywise Health FoundationPhoenix, AZGeneral Operational Support$20K
Arch Az Recr Ctr for the HandicappePhoeniz, AZGeneral Operational Support$5,000
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MIGeneral Operational Support$2,500
Harvard Business SchoolCambridge, MAGeneral Operational Support$2,500
United States Military AcademyWest Point, NYGeneral Operational Support$2,500
Parkinson's FoundationMiami, FLGeneral Operational Support$2,500

By state: Arizona 4 · California 1 · Michigan 1 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Bidstrup Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, administered in care of Blaine a Whitaker Cpa Pllc, tax-exempt since 1982. 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 Bidstrup Foundation 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 Bidstrup Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $110K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bidstrup Foundation give?

Arizona (4 grants), California (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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