The Bamford Foundation
Tacoma, Washington · EIN 911504193 · Private foundation
The Bamford Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.7M in giving and $24.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 679 individual grants from this funder — $12.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, veterans.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greentrike GENERAL OPERATING AND OUTREACH PROGRAM SUPPORT | Tacoma, WA | $404K | 2020 |
| University of Washington Foundation (uw-tacoma) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAM SUPPORT (GLOBAL HONORS, TWCI, CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS, MILGARD DIRECT ADMIT) | Seattle, WA | $400K | 2023 |
| Annie Wright School Support Education, capital and endowment support for Strength Campaign | Tacoma, WA | $295K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from The Bamford Foundation
The Bamford Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. 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 filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Bamford Foundation fund?
- The Bamford Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Greentrike, University of Washington Foundation (uw-tacoma), Annie Wright School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Bamford Foundation give in grants?
- The Bamford Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.7M in giving. 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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