Edward T Bedford Foundation Bessemer Trust Company of Florida
Historical FunderStuart, Florida · EIN 65-6164872 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ALFRED J STASHISJR EDWARD T BEDFORD |
|---|---|
| Address | 4001 TAMIAMI TRAIL NORTH SUITE 200, NAPLES FL 34103 |
| Phone | 2392635885 |
| Form and materials | SEE WWW.EDWARDTBEDFORDFOUNDATION.ORG FOR APPLICATION PROCEDURES. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE CO-TRUSTEES PRESENTLY HAVE PARTICULAR INTEREST IN SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS BENEFITING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS, INCLUDING THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, AND ARTISTIC PURSUITS, AND THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICE ENTERPRISES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usafa - Women's Tennis | Usafa, CO | Women's tennis | $75,000 |
| Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Operational | $62,000 |
| The Education Foundation of Collier County Inc | Naples, FL | Operational | $50,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Inc | Naples, FL | Operational | $35,000 |
| Asphalt Green | New York, NY | Operational | $30,000 |
| Golisano Children's Museum of Naples | Naples, FL | Operational | $30,000 |
| The Boggy Creek Gang Inc | Eustis, FL | Operational | $30,000 |
| Urban Youth Impact Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | Operational | $30,000 |
| Aces in Motion | Gainesville, FL | Operational | $25,000 |
| Caridad Center Inc | Boynton Beach, FL | Operational | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia | Norfolk, VA | Operational | $25,000 |
| Center for Excellence in Education | Mclean, VA | Operational | $25,000 |
| Children's Dream Fund Inc | St Petersburg, FL | Operational | $25,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Daytona Beach, FL | Operational | $25,000 |
| Gator Junior Golf Assoc | Gainesville, FL | Operational | $25,000 |
| Usafa - Men's Tennis | Usafa, CO | Men's tennis | $25,000 |
| Bound for College | Delray Beach, FL | Operational | $20,000 |
| First Tee of Hampton Roads | Virginia Beach, VA | Operational | $20,000 |
| The Glades Initiative Inc | Royal Palm Beach, FL | Operational | $20,000 |
| First Serve | West Palm Beach, FL | Operational | $15,000 |
| First Tee Central Coast | Santa Barbara, CA | Operational | $15,000 |
| First Tee Florida Gold Coast | Riviera Beach, FL | Operational | $15,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | Operational | $15,000 |
| Hillsborough Education Foundation | Tampa, FL | Operational | $15,000 |
| Horses N Heroes of Marion County Inc | Citra, FL | Operational | $15,000 |
| Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc | Washington, DC | Operational | $15,000 |
| Tenacity Inc | Brighton, MA | Operational | $15,000 |
| Hooves of Hope Equestrian Center | Lancaster, KY | Operational | $12,000 |
| Junior Golf Association of Broward County Inc | Cooper City, FL | Operational | $12,000 |
| Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation | Denver, CO | Operational | $8,800 |
| Grace Notes Music Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Operational | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $762,300 | 31 |
| 2023 | $811,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349101623
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6164872
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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