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Private Foundation · WA

The Bamford Foundation

Tacoma, WA  ·  EIN 911504193  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$24.6M

Total Giving

$11.2M

Grants on File

472

Average Grant

$24K

Giving Radius

Where The Bamford Foundation Has Given

AK — no grants on file AL — no grants on file AR — no grants on file AZ — no grants on file CA — $142K across 5 grants CO — no grants on file CT — no grants on file DC — $47K across 9 grants DE — no grants on file FL — no grants on file GA — $300 across 1 grant HI — no grants on file IA — no grants on file ID — no grants on file IL — $2K across 2 grants IN — no grants on file KS — no grants on file KY — no grants on file LA — no grants on file MA — $90K across 4 grants MD — $3K across 1 grant ME — no grants on file MI — $750 across 2 grants MN — no grants on file MO — no grants on file MS — no grants on file MT — no grants on file NC — $20K across 2 grants ND — no grants on file NE — no grants on file NH — no grants on file NJ — $6K across 4 grants NM — no grants on file NV — no grants on file NY — $2K across 1 grant OH — $15K across 1 grant OK — no grants on file OR — no grants on file PA — no grants on file RI — no grants on file SC — no grants on file SD — no grants on file TN — no grants on file TX — no grants on file UT — no grants on file VA — no grants on file VT — no grants on file WA — $10.9M across 440 grants WI — no grants on file WV — no grants on file WY — no grants on file
Historical grants to 218 recipients across 12 states. Top concentrations: TACOMA ($8.2M, 311 grants), SEATTLE ($1.8M, 55 grants), SAN FRANCISCO ($140K, 3 grants), PUYALLUP ($120K, 9 grants), MILTON ($96K, 3 grants).

Section I

How to Apply

The Bamford Foundation has adopted an online grants portal through which organizations may submit a letter of inquiry at www.grantinterface.com. See www.bamfordfoundation.org for more information.

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

For 2023, the Foundation will focus on leveraging the impact of small (less than 15,000) size grants with both new and existing grant partners. The Foundation continues to make grants aligned with four priority giving areas, primarily within the greater Tacoma and Pierce County, in the spirit of our founders' mission to improve the quality of life of individuals and families and strengthen their communities. Our four giving priorities: - Basic Needs - Early Learning and Parent Support - Expanded Learning Opportunities - Post-Secondary Education & Job Training

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Bethel Community Services $5K 2020
College Success Foundation $26K 2020
American Leadership Forum $17K 2020
Bellarmine Preparatory Academy $2K 2020
Center for Dialogue and Resolution $1K 2020
Coffee Oasis $20K 2020
Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest $2K 2020
Amara $2K 2020
Arts Impact $30K 2020
Beecher's Foundation $20K 2020
Building Youth Through Music $10K 2020
Catholic Community Services $5K 2020
Child Care Resources $20K 2020
Citizens for a Healthy Bay $15K 2020
A Page Ahead $20K 2020
A Step Ahead Pierce County $15K 2020
Ahat Homecare $5K 2020
Alchemy Indoor $25K 2020
Annie Wright School $25K 2020
Ark Institute of Learning $6K 2020
Asia Pacific Cultural Center $125K 2020
Associated Ministries $10K 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pierce County $22K 2020
Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Sound $72K 2020
Communities in Schools $15K 2020

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Section V

Board of Directors

  • CALVIN BAMFORD JR PRESIDENT / TREASURER
  • JOANNE BAMFORD VP / DIRECTOR
  • HOLLY BAMFORD HUNT SECRETARY / DIRECTOR
  • DREW BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • CALVIN BAMFORD JR PRESIDENT / TREASURER
  • JOANNE BAMFORD VP / DIRECTOR
  • HOLLY BAMFORD HUNT SECRETARY / DIRECTOR
  • DREW BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • CALVIN BAMFORD JR PRESIDENT / TREASURER
  • JOANNE BAMFORD VP / DIRECTOR
  • HOLLY BAMFORD HUNT SECRETARY / DIRECTOR
  • DREW BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • CALVIN BAMFORD JR PRESIDENT / TREASURER
  • JOANNE BAMFORD VP / DIRECTOR
  • HOLLY BAMFORD HUNT SECRETARY / DIRECTOR
  • DREW BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • CALVIN BAMFORD JR PRESIDENT / TREASURER
  • JOANNE BAMFORD VP / DIRECTOR
  • HOLLY BAMFORD HUNT SECRETARY / DIRECTOR
  • DREW BAMFORD DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER BAMFORD DIRECTOR

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $15.1M $58K $308K $44K
2023 $14.8M $671K $3.5M $2.2M
2022 $13.5M $696K $1.5M $2.7M
2021 $12.4M $707K $2.5M $3.6M
2020 $13.6M $664K $5.2M $3.3M
2019 $11.6M $596K $5.2M $3.4M
2015 $6.5M $410K $2.1M $1.6M
2014 $6.0M $369K $1.9M $702K
2013 $4.8M $293K $1.8M $703K
2012 $3.7M $212K $1.7M $702K