The Bethesda Foundation
Invitation OnlyRockville, Maryland · EIN 52-1495608 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$191K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry | Washington, DC | General operating support | $40,142 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Washington Institute of Near East Policy | Washington, DC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Strathmore Circles | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Tzedek | Potomac, MD | General operating support | $5,850 |
| DC Jazz Festival | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Kids Enjoy Exercise Now | Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Washington, DC | General operating support | $2,500 |
| So What Else Inc | North Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Alef Bet Montessori School | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Sunflower Bakery Inc | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $1,800 |
| Zionsit Rabbinic Coalition | Potomac, MD | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,592 | 17 |
| 2023 | $186,995 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541569349100419
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1495608
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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