AI Summary
The Bedell World Citizenship Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering global citizenship through its funding initiatives. With a total of $1.5K granted to 18 nonprofit grantees in 2024, the fund operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

IOWA ROCK 'N ROLL MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Arnolds Park, IA
$58.4K
20%
IOWA LAKES CORRIDOR INITIATIVE
SPENCER, IA
$37.5K
13%

IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
DES MOINES, IA
$25K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND?
No. BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND give?
BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,650. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND make each year?
In 2024, BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1,500. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND fund recently?
In 2024, BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA ROCK 'N ROLL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, IOWA LAKES CORRIDOR INITIATIVE, and IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND?
BEDELL WORLD CITIZENSHIP FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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