Edward T Bedford Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 65-6164872

Foundation Overview

Based in Palm Beach, FL, Edward T Bedford Foundation has awarded 216 grants totaling $5,352,872 to organizations in Florida, Colorado and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $3,500 to $105,000, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$5,352,872
Total Assets
$17,088,982
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
68
Median Grant
$15,500
% Median Grant Decline
-22% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 26%

18 of 68 recipients (26%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Florida

69% of grants are awarded in Florida, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Florida, funding concentrates in West Palm Beach (21%), Naples (11%), Boca Raton (11%).

Funding Trajectory
-18%

Declining funding trend with 18% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Edward T Bedford Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Asphalt Green $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2023
Caridad Center Inc $20,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Catholic Charities Of Eastern Virginia $30,000 Norfolk, VA, US Operational 2023
Center For Excellence In Education $15,000 Mclean, VA, US Operational 2023
Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation $5,000 Denver, CO, US Operational 2023
Community Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties $105,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Embry-riddle Aeronautical University $25,000 Daytona Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Farmworker Children's Center $5,000 Ocean Ridge, FL, US Operational 2023
First Tee Central Coast $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
First Tee Florida Gold Coast $15,000 Riviera Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
First Tee Naplescollier $10,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2023
First Tee Of Greater Pasadena $15,000 Pasadena, CA, US Operational 2023
First Tee Of Hampton Roads $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational 2023
Gator Junior Golf Assoc $15,000 Gainesville, FL, US Operational 2023
Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation $16,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2023
Grandma's Place Inc $10,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Guadalupe Center Inc $50,000 Immokalee, FL, US Operational 2023
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards $7,500 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2023
Junior Golf Association Of Broward County Inc $12,000 Cooper City, FL, US Operational 2023
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $23,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2023
Lighthouse Artcenter Inc $14,000 Tequesta, FL, US Operational 2023
Loggerhead Marinelife Center $25,000 Juno Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2023
Norwalk Grassroots Tennis Inc $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US Operational 2023
Sea Turtle Adventures $10,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Take Stock In Children $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Operational 2023
The Boggy Creek Gang Inc $30,000 Eustis, FL, US Operational 2023
The Glades Initiative Inc $30,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Urban Youth Impact Inc $30,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Usafa - Men's Tennis $21,000 Usafa, CO, US Men's Tennis 2023
Usafa - Women's Tennis $71,000 Usafa, CO, US Women's Tennis 2023
Young Men's Christian Association Of South Palm Beach County $15,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2023
Young Men's Christian Association Of The Palm Beaches $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Youth Tennis Foundation Of Florida Inc $62,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2023
Asphalt Green $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2023
Caridad Center Inc $20,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Catholic Charities Of Eastern Virginia $30,000 Norfolk, VA, US Operational 2023
Center For Excellence In Education $15,000 Mclean, VA, US Operational 2023
Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation $5,000 Denver, CO, US Operational 2023
Community Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties $105,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Embry-riddle Aeronautical University $25,000 Daytona Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Farmworker Children's Center $5,000 Ocean Ridge, FL, US Operational 2023
First Tee Central Coast $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2023
First Tee Florida Gold Coast $15,000 Riviera Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
First Tee Naplescollier $10,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2023
First Tee Of Greater Pasadena $15,000 Pasadena, CA, US Operational 2023
First Tee Of Hampton Roads $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational 2023
Gator Junior Golf Assoc $15,000 Gainesville, FL, US Operational 2023
Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation $16,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2023
Grandma's Place Inc $10,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Guadalupe Center Inc $50,000 Immokalee, FL, US Operational 2023
Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards $7,500 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2023
Junior Golf Association Of Broward County Inc $12,000 Cooper City, FL, US Operational 2023
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $23,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2023
Lighthouse Artcenter Inc $14,000 Tequesta, FL, US Operational 2023
Loggerhead Marinelife Center $25,000 Juno Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center $10,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2023
Norwalk Grassroots Tennis Inc $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US Operational 2023
Sea Turtle Adventures $10,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Take Stock In Children $15,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Operational 2023
The Boggy Creek Gang Inc $30,000 Eustis, FL, US Operational 2023
The Glades Initiative Inc $30,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Urban Youth Impact Inc $30,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Usafa - Men's Tennis $21,000 Usafa, CO, US Men's Tennis 2023
Usafa - Women's Tennis $71,000 Usafa, CO, US Women's Tennis 2023
Young Men's Christian Association Of South Palm Beach County $15,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2023
Young Men's Christian Association Of The Palm Beaches $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2023
Youth Tennis Foundation Of Florida Inc $62,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2023
Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation $70,000 Usafa, CO, US Women's Tennis 2022
Asphalt Green $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
Bound For College $20,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Caridad Center Inc $20,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Catholic Charities Of Eastern Virginia $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US Operational 2022
Center For Excellence In Education $15,000 Mclean, VA, US Operational 2022
Champions For Learning $50,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2022
Children's Dream Fund Inc $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2022
Childrens Case Management Organization Inc Dba Families First Of Palm Beach $15,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Community Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties $105,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Eat Better Live Better $10,000 Lake Worth, FL, US Operational 2022
Embry-riddle Aeronautical University $5,579 Daytona Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
First Tee Central Coast $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
First Tee Of Greater Pasadena $15,000 Pasadena, CA, US Operational 2022
First Tee Of Hampton Roads $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational 2022
Gainesville Area Community Tennis Association $25,000 Gainesville, FL, US Operational 2022
Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation $16,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2022
Golisano Children's Museum Of Naples $15,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2022
Grandma's Place Inc $10,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Guadalupe Center Inc $50,000 Immokalee, FL, US Operational 2022
Horses N Heroes Of Marion County Inc $25,000 Citra, FL, US Operational 2022
Junior Golf Association Of Broward County Inc $12,000 Cooper City, FL, US Operational 2022
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2022
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2022
Loggerhead Marinelife Center $25,000 Juno Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc $30,000 Jupiter, FL, US Operational 2022
Naples Botanical Garden Inc $25,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2022
Place Of Hope Inc $25,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Operational 2022
Tenacity Inc $25,000 Brighton, MA, US Operational 2022
The Armory Art Center Inc $20,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Urban Youth Impact Inc $30,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Usafa - Men's Tennis $20,000 Usafa, CO, US Men's Tennis 2022
Young Men's Christian Association Of South Palm Beach County $15,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2022
Young Men's Christian Association Of The Palm Beaches $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Youth Tennis Foundation Of Florida Inc $42,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2022
Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation $70,000 Usafa, CO, US Women's Tennis 2022
Asphalt Green $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2022
Bound For College $20,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Caridad Center Inc $20,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Catholic Charities Of Eastern Virginia $20,000 Norfolk, VA, US Operational 2022
Center For Excellence In Education $15,000 Mclean, VA, US Operational 2022
Champions For Learning $50,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2022
Children's Dream Fund Inc $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2022
Childrens Case Management Organization Inc Dba Families First Of Palm Beach $15,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Community Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties $105,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Eat Better Live Better $10,000 Lake Worth, FL, US Operational 2022
Embry-riddle Aeronautical University $5,579 Daytona Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
First Tee Central Coast $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2022
First Tee Of Greater Pasadena $15,000 Pasadena, CA, US Operational 2022
First Tee Of Hampton Roads $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational 2022
Gainesville Area Community Tennis Association $25,000 Gainesville, FL, US Operational 2022
Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation $16,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2022
Golisano Children's Museum Of Naples $15,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2022
Grandma's Place Inc $10,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Guadalupe Center Inc $50,000 Immokalee, FL, US Operational 2022
Horses N Heroes Of Marion County Inc $25,000 Citra, FL, US Operational 2022
Junior Golf Association Of Broward County Inc $12,000 Cooper City, FL, US Operational 2022
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2022
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $20,000 Washington, DC, US Operational 2022
Loggerhead Marinelife Center $25,000 Juno Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc $30,000 Jupiter, FL, US Operational 2022
Naples Botanical Garden Inc $25,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2022
Place Of Hope Inc $25,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Operational 2022
Tenacity Inc $25,000 Brighton, MA, US Operational 2022
The Armory Art Center Inc $20,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Urban Youth Impact Inc $30,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Usafa - Men's Tennis $20,000 Usafa, CO, US Men's Tennis 2022
Young Men's Christian Association Of South Palm Beach County $15,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2022
Young Men's Christian Association Of The Palm Beaches $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2022
Youth Tennis Foundation Of Florida Inc $42,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2022
Aces In Motion $20,000 Gainesville, FL, US Operational 2021
Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation $50,000 Usafa, CO, US Women's Tennis 2021
Asphalt Green $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2021
Boca Helping Hands $15,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2021
Catholic Charities Of Eastern Virginia $15,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational 2021
Center For Excellence In Education $15,000 Mclean, VA, US Operational 2021
Children's Dream Fund Inc $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2021
Children's Golf Foundation Incfirst Tee Of Palm Beaches $15,000 Riviera Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Childrens Case Management Organization Inc Dba Families First Of Palm Beach $15,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Community Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties $105,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Eat Better Live Better $10,000 Lake Worth, FL, US Operational 2021
First Tee Central Coast $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2021
First Tee Naplescollier $10,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2021
First Tee Of Greater Pasadena $15,000 Pasadena, CA, US Operational 2021
First Tee Of Hampton Roads $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational 2021
Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation $16,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2021
Grandma's Place Inc $5,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Guadalupe Center Inc $50,000 Immokalee, FL, US Operational 2021
Junior Golf Association Of Broward County Inc $12,000 Cooper City, FL, US Operational 2021
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $25,000 College Park, MD, US Operational 2021
Lighthouse Artcenter Inc $12,000 Tequesta, FL, US Operational 2021
Loggerhead Marinelife Center $25,000 Juno Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc $30,000 Jupiter, FL, US Operational 2021
Naples Botanical Garden Inc $25,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2021
New Hope Charities Inc $30,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Norwalk Grassroots Tennis Inc $10,000 Norwalk, CT, US Operational 2021
Opportunity Inc Of Palm Beach County $10,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Place Of Hope Inc $25,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Operational 2021
Riviera Beach Community Outreach $10,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
South Florida Science Center And Acquarium $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Tenacity Inc $25,000 Boston, MA, US Operational 2021
The Armory Art Center Inc $20,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
The Education Foundation Of Collier County Inc $55,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2021
The Glades Initiative Inc $25,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Urban Youth Impact Inc $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Young Men's Christian Association Of South Palm Beach County $15,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2021
Young Men's Christian Association Of The Palm Beaches $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2021
Youth Tennis Foundation Of Florida Inc $42,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2021
Aces In Motion $10,000 Gainesville, FL, US Operational 2020
Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation $50,000 Usafa, CO, US Operational 2020
Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation $30,000 Usafa, CO, US Operational 2020
Asphalt Green $30,000 New York, NY, US Operational 2020
Boca Helping Hands $15,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2020
Bound For College $20,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Caridad Center Inc $20,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Center For Excellence In Education $15,000 Mclean, VA, US Operational 2020
Children's Dream Fund Inc $25,000 St Petersburg, FL, US Operational 2020
Children's Golf Foundation Incfirst Tee Of Palm Beaches $15,000 Riviera Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Community Foundation For Palm Beach And Martin Counties $105,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Embry-riddle Aeronautical University $25,000 Daytona Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation $16,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2020
Golisano Children's Museum Of Naples $15,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2020
Grandma's Place Inc $5,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Guadalupe Center Inc $50,000 Immokalee, FL, US Operational 2020
Gulf Coast Junior Golf Tour Incfirst Tee Naplescollier $10,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2020
Horses N Heroes Of Marion County Inc $25,000 Citra, FL, US Operational 2020
Farmworker Children's Center $3,500 Ocean Ridge, FL, US Operational 2020
First Tee Central Coast $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Operational 2020
First Tee Of Greater Pasadena $15,000 Pasadena, CA, US Operational 2020
First Tee Of Hampton Roads $20,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Operational 2020
Junior Golf Association Of Broward County Inc $12,000 Cooper City, FL, US Operational 2020
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $80,000 College Park, MD, US Operational 2020
Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc $12,214 College Park, MD, US Operational 2020
Loggerhead Marinelife Center $25,000 Juno Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc $28,000 Jupiter, FL, US General Purpose 2020
Naples Botanical Garden Inc $25,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2020
New Hope Charities Inc $30,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Place Of Hope Inc $25,000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Operational 2020
Riviera Beach Community Outreach $10,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
South Florida Science Center And Acquarium $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Tenacity Inc $25,000 Boston, MA, US Operational 2020
The Center For Family Services Of Palm Beach County Inc $15,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
The Education Foundation Of Collier County Inc $50,000 Naples, FL, US Operational 2020
United States Association For Blind Athletes $10,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Operational 2020
Urban Youth Impact Inc $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Westport Weston Family Ymca $25,000 Westport, CT, US Operational 2020
Young Men's Christian Association Of The Palm Beaches $25,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Operational 2020
Young Men's Christian Association Of South Palm Beach County $10,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Operational 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Edward T Bedford Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 65-6164872
Website http://www.edwardtbedfordfoundation.org
Address 222 ROYAL PALM WAY Palm Beach, FL 33480-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Edward T Bedford Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Corporate Trustee Bessemer Trust Company Of Florida
Individual Trustee Ronald L Fick Esq

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.