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The Bamford Foundation

Tacoma, Washington  ·  EIN 911504193  ·  Private foundation

The Bamford Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.2M in grants paid and $13.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 679 individual grants from this funder — $12.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.6M
Total assets
679
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Bamford Foundation funds

The Bamford Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, veterans.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Bamford Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greentrike
GENERAL OPERATING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$404K2020
University of Washington Foundation (uw-tacoma)
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAM SUPPORT (GLOBAL HONORS, TWCI, CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS, MILGARD DIRECT ADMIT)
Seattle, WA$400K2023
Annie Wright School
Support Education, capital and endowment support for Strength Campaign
Tacoma, WA$295K2017
Greentrike
GENERAL OPERATING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$290K2022
University of Washington Foundation (uw-tacoma)
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAM SUPPORT (GLOBAL HONORS, TWCI, CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS, MILGARD DIRECT ADMIT)
Seattle, WA$250K2020
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$250K2020
Foundation for Tacoma Students
GENERAL SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$202K2023
University of Washington Foundation (uw-tacoma)
Capital campaign and program support (Global Honors, TWCI, child care scholarships, Milgard direct admit)
Seattle, WA$200K2017
University of Washington Foundation (uw-tacoma)
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAM SUPPORT (GLOBAL HONORS, TWCI, CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS, MILGARD DIRECT ADMIT)
Seattle, WA$200K2018
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
SUPPORT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN SCHOLARSHIPS
Tacoma, WA$192K2020
Tacoma Community House
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Tacoma, WA$180K2018
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
SUPPORT AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN SCHOLARSHIPS
Tacoma, WA$167K2022
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Foundation
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT AND TOYS FOR KIDS PROGRAM
Tacoma, WA$167K2024
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Foundation
GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT AND TOYS FOR KIDS PROGRAM
Tacoma, WA$163K2023
First 5 Fundamentals
GENERAL SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$132K2020

The Bamford Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.8M
2018$1.8M
2020$3.2M
2022$2.5M
2023$2.1M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from The Bamford Foundation

The Bamford Foundation'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 bamfordfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Bamford Foundation

Does The Bamford Foundation accept grant applications?
The Bamford Foundation'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 The Bamford Foundation fund?
The Bamford Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Greentrike, University of Washington Foundation (uw-tacoma), Annie Wright School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Bamford Foundation give in grants?
The Bamford Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.8M over 679 grants.
Where is The Bamford Foundation located?
The Bamford Foundation is based in Tacoma, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911504193.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Bamford Foundation'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 The Bamford Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.