Foundations that fund organizations in Bethseda, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bethseda nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $505K to Bethseda organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bethseda around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bethseda
- $505K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MD
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bethseda organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Philanthropies | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | Works with individuals, families and a range of organizatio… |
| Harry & Beatrice Sley Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 4 | $1,700 | $300 | Preselected only | General |
| The Cameron Family Foundation | Carlsbad, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Attwell Foundation C/O Houston Trust Company | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Macton Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Bob miller fund |
| The Warren Westrate Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Bethseda, Maryland?
Mae Philanthropies, Harry & Beatrice Sley Foundation, The Cameron Family Foundation, The Attwell Foundation C/O Houston Trust Company, Macton Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Bethseda organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Bethseda. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.