Bedari Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 45-6661063 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$33,334
Total assets$29.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,333 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute | Los Angeles, CA | For the charitable purpose of donee | $1,537,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | For the charitable purpose of donee | $100,000 |
| Chopra Foundation | La Costa, CA | For the charitable purpose of donee | $50,000 |
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | For the charitable purpose of donee | $33,334 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | For the charitable purpose of donee | $33,333 |
| Friends of McGill University Inc | New Rochelle, NY | For the charitable purpose of donee | $33,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,787,167 | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,264,833 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103056
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6661063
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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