The Bodford Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 56-2099865 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$35.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,752 and $40,000.
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
15% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Health Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $221,000 |
| The Educational Foundation (Unc) | Chapel Hill, NC | General fund | $50,000 |
| Uncg Spartan | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General fund | $40,000 |
| University of Nc Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | Assist and support students | $29,000 |
| American Diabetes Association - Virginianorth Carolina | Chesapeake, VA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Nc Capitol Commission | Charlotte, NC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Bikes for Kids Foundation | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $7,000 |
| Unite Guilford Jail Ministries Inc | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $6,000 |
| Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry | Arden, NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Biltmore Church | Arden, NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Washington, DC | General fund | $2,000 |
| Winston-Salem Rescue Mission Inc | Winstonsalem, NC | General fund | $1,752 |
| Uncg Spartan Special Events Fund | Greensboro, NC | Special events | $1,110 |
| Nc Transportation Museum Foundation | Spencer, NC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Make a Differance Christian Ministries | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $500 |
| North Myrtle Beach Rescue Squad | North Myrtle Beach, SC | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,449,862 | 19 |
| 2023 | $67,009 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630489349100123
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2099865
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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