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Bethesda Inc

Cincinnati, Ohio  ·  EIN 311108895  ·  Private foundation

Bethesda Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $14.0M in grants paid and $187.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 66 individual grants from this funder — $54.3M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$14.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$187.9M
Total assets
66
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Bethesda Inc funds

Bethesda Inc's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, health care, mental health, public health, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementHealth CareMental HealthPublic HealthSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Bethesda Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Trihealth Inc
FUNDING OF NUMEROUS SYSTEM INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS
Cincinnati, OH$7.4M2023
Trihealth Inc
VARIOUS GRANT SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$7.1M2017
Bethesda Foundation Inc
TO FUND THE SCHOOL-TO-WORK ENDOWMENT AND ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP.
Cincinnati, OH$6.2M2022
Trihealth Inc
SUPPORT FOR TRIHEALTH WAY OF LEADING INITIATIVE
Cincinnati, OH$5.0M2018
Trihealth Inc
FUNDING FOR TRIHEALTH WAY OF LEADING INITIATIVE.
Cincinnati, OH$5.0M2020
Trihealth Inc
FUNDING FOR VARIOUS HEALTH INNOVATION PROGRAMS.
Cincinnati, OH$5.0M2020
Trihealth Inc
TO SUPPORT VARIOUS HEALTH INNOVATION PROGRAMS.
Cincinnati, OH$2.7M2022
Trihealth Inc
VARIOUS GRANT SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$1.8M2018
Fernside Inc a Center for Grieving Children
PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ENDOWMENT FUNDING
Cincinnati, OH$1.3M2023
Children's Home of Northern Kentucky Inc
TO SUPPORT EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN A PANDEMIC CLIMATE
Covington, KY$1.0M2022
Women Helping Women
TO SUPPORT INTERVENTION SERVICES, SHELTER AND HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Cincinnati, OH$1.0M2022
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation of Cincinnati Inc
TO FUND THE "WOMAN-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME FUND" FOR THE FACULTY MEDICAL CENTER PLUS ANNUAL GALA SUPPORT.
Cincinnati, OH$941K2022
Best Point Behavorial Health (fka the Children's Home of Cincinnati)
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH PLANNING GRANT & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$888K2023
Good Samaritan Hospital of Cincinnati Ohio
TO FUND THE "WOMAN-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME FUND" FOR THE FACULTY MEDICAL CENTER.
Cincinnati, OH$741K2022
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
BLACK EMPOWERMENT WORKS HEALTH EQUITY FUND SUPPORT
Cincinnati, OH$625K2023

Bethesda Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$7.2M
2018$6.9M
2020$12.8M
2022$14.1M
2023$13.4M

How to apply for funding from Bethesda Inc

Bethesda Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at bi3.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Bethesda Inc

Does Bethesda Inc accept grant applications?
Bethesda Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Bethesda Inc fund?
Bethesda Inc's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Trihealth Inc, Trihealth Inc, Bethesda Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Bethesda Inc give in grants?
Bethesda Inc reported $14.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $54.3M over 66 grants.
Where is Bethesda Inc located?
Bethesda Inc is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311108895.
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About this profile. This page is built from Bethesda Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Bethesda Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.