Private foundation · Tacoma, WA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Bamford Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $2,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $2,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $2,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $2,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Robertson County · plus 155 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.7M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $2,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $35K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Holly Bamford · Tacoma · (253) 620-4743 · Holly@bamfordfoundation.org
- What to send
- The bamford foundation has now adopted an online grants portal through which organizations may submit a letter of inquiry. Www.grantinterface.com. See www.bamfordfoundation.org for more information.
- Deadlines
- For 2024, grant cycles will occur during the winter, spring, and summer quarters.
- Limits
- For 2024, the foundation will focus on leveraging the impact of small (less than 15,000) size grants with both new and existing grant partners. The foundation continues to make grants aligned with four priority giving areas, primarily within the greater tacoma and pierce county, in the spirt of our founders' mission to improve the quality of life of individuals and families and strengthen their communities. Our four giving priorities: basic needs, early learning and parent support, expanded learning opportunities, post-secondary ed & job training.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Calvin Bamford JrPresident / treasurer
- Joanne BamfordVp / director
- Holly BamfordSecretary / director
- Drew BamfordDirector
- Heather BamfordDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reboot Recovery | Pleasant View, Robertson County | General support | $2,500 |
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