Dick Bedlington Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLynden, Washington · EIN 47-2600962 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$114K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$936K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whatcom Community Foundation | Bellingham, WA | Support for schoolyard fund | $70,000 |
| Lynden Christian High School | Lynden, WA | Support for high school track and equipment | $15,000 |
| Africa's Kidz | Lynden, WA | Support for african orphanages | $13,220 |
| Jansen Art Center | Lynden, WA | Support for artists and community engagement | $5,000 |
| Be the One | Lynden, WA | Support for academic and mental health support for youth | $2,500 |
| Calvary Creekside | Everson, WA | Support for activities at calvary creekside church | $2,000 |
| Engedi Refuge Ministries | Lynden, WA | Support for women coming out of sex trafficking | $1,000 |
| Ferndale Community Services-Holiday Giving Store | Ferndale, WA | Support for children from low-income families | $1,000 |
| Lydia Place | Bellingham, WA | Support for low-income women in the community | $1,000 |
| Mount Baker Rotary Club | Lynden, WA | Support for scholarships | $1,000 |
| Project Hope | Lynden, WA | Support for low-income families through a food bank | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Bellingham, WA | Support for low-income families | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,720 | 12 |
| 2023 | $40,700 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2600962
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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