Running Deer Foundation
Historical FunderNeedham, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3409527 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $3,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | EDWARD R BEDROSIAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 865 CENTRAL AVE UNIT G-310, NEEDHAM MA 02492 |
| Phone | 6174941000 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIED FORM IS REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TIME TO TIME TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 501(C)(3), 170(C), 2055(A), AND 2522(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE |
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
40% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Village Church | Wellesley, MA | Charitable purpose | $235,000 |
| Westwood Hills Congregational Church | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Williams College Alumni Fund | Williamstown, MA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Andover Newton Seminary | New Haven, CT | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Havard Business School | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Wellesley a Better Chance | Wellesley, MA | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Carroll School | Lincoln, MA | Charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Malayaka House | Essex Junction, VT | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| St Stephen's Armenian Church | Watertown, MA | Charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Friends of Trumbull High Soccer | Trumbull, CT | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Nroc | Carmel, CA | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington DC, DC | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| 909 Wbur | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| For His Children | Millport, NY | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Handel and Haydn Society | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Maine Community Foundation | Portland, ME | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| School Sisters of Notre Dame | Norridge, IL | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Mspca Angell | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $300 |
| Friends of Herring River | S Wellfleet, MA | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Pmc- Jimmy Fund | Boston, MA | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation | Charlestown, MA | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Squash Busters | Roxbury Crossing, MA | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Wellfleet Conservative Trust | Wellfleet, MA | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| Wellfleet Historical Society & Museum | Wellfleet, MA | Charitable purpose | $250 |
| LA World Affairs Council | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose | $155 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $297,705 | 30 |
| 2024 | $648,300 | 36 |
| 2023 | $142,050 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349101109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3409527
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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