Bridgewater Foundation

EIN 26-3620308 · NC · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$9.5K Funds in NC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bridgewater Foundation based in NC paid 4 grants totaling $119.1K to 4 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $100K, with a median of $9.5K. Its largest recipients included PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER GREENSBORO, and BLUE RIDGE CONSERVANCY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,232,737
Giving (latest yr)
$119,088
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$9.5K
Recipients
4
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Piedmont Land Conservancy$100,000
  • Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro$17,988
  • Blue Ridge Conservancy$1,000
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation$100

Where grants went

  • North Carolina$119,088 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (4)

Piedmont Land Conservancy
Greensboro, NC
Conserve Waterways, Natural Areas, Wildlife Habitat
$100,000
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
To Inspire Giving, Maximize Opportunites and Strengthen Communities for Present and Future Generations
$17,988
Blue Ridge Conservancy
Boone, NC
To Partner With Landowners and Local Communities to Permanently Protect Natural Resources With Agricultural, Cultural, Recreational, Ecological and Scenic Value IN Northwest North Carolina.
$1,000
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Winston Salem, NC
To Provide Support for Initiatives Along the 469-Mile Route, Including Historical and Cultural Preservation, Environmental Protection, Visitor Amenities, and Educational Outreach.
$100

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bridgewater Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Bridgewater Foundation reported 4 itemized grants totaling $119.1K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $100K (median $9.5K).

Recent recipients include PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER GREENSBORO, BLUE RIDGE CONSERVANCY, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bridgewater Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Bridgewater Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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