Bedford Falls Foundation
Invitation OnlyMclean, Virginia · EIN 52-6834462 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$12.6M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$271,152
Total assets$507.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250,000 and $1,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,100,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Inc | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,450,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Morganstown, WV | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,142,385 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Foundation Inc | Chapel Hill, NC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000,000 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $950,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $600,000 |
| Rivier University | Nashua, NH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $585,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $535,500 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $271,152 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta Ga, GA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $239,128 |
| Children's National Hospital | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $207,115 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $128,726 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $125,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,584,006 | 19 |
| 2024 | $7,950,173 | 16 |
| 2023 | $11,218,310 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601879349100565
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6834462
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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