Private foundation · Easton, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Frederick H Bedford Jr & Margaret S Bedford Charitable Foundation
In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $15,000 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Sullivan County. A typical grant was $5,000. Most often for: “Charitable operations”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $15,000 · 2 in Sullivan County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Sullivan County, Warren County · plus 96 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 3.
- Total giving that year
- $1.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.2M | $15K | 3 |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $800 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Joseph M TrachtenbergTrustee
- John F MalloyTrustee
- Richard A BucherTrustee
- Alienor D'arenbergTrustee
- Dorothee D'arenbergTrustee
- Frederick Hb MurrayTreasurer
- Pierre D'arenbergVice president
- Mark Van De VoordeSecretary
- Muffie B MurrayVice president
- Lydia D'arenbergCo-president
- Francesca Murray GerhardtCo-president
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Charitable operations (3 grants)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Sullivan County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sullivan County Volunteer Fire Dept Inc. | Bristol, Sullivan County | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| United Way of Bristol Tn-Va Inc. | Bristol, Sullivan County | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Mcminnville Fire Dept | Mcminnville, Warren County | Charitable operations | $5,000 |