OVERVIEW: The Bethesda Foundation supports health-related causes in and around North Hornell, New York.
FUNDING AREAS: Health, human services
IP TAKE: Contact this funder with ideas to support local nurses or services for families with children.
PROFILE: Established in 1986, the Bethesda Foundation is a health legacy foundation based in North Hornell, New York. The Bethesda Hospital officially opened in 1917 and closed in 1985. The proceeds of the sale of the hospital were used to create the foundation. Today, the foundation is governed by a 24-member board of directors, who serve on various committees. The foundation aims to “support health-related activities within the geographic area served by the original Bethesda Hospital.” It funds local health efforts in this region of New York.
The Bethesda Foundation is a health legacy funder that focuses pretty exclusively on health causes. It provides support for nursing scholarships, prescription programs for uninsured people, health-related equipment for new buildings, and food pantry efforts. The foundation regularly considers requests for programs, counseling sessions, fellowships, and equipment needs.
Grants range between about $3,000 and $20,000. Annual grantmaking is between $60,000 and $80,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving on the grants and scholarships page of the funder’s website. Grantmaking focuses on the town of North Hornell, New York and the surrounding region that was once served by Bethesda Hospital. Past local grantees include the Hornell Area Family YMCA, St. James Mercy Hospital, and Greater Southern Tier BOCES.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers should complete the foundation’s online form to submit a funding request. The Bethesda Foundation awards grants typically once per year. Direct general questions to the staff at tbethesdafounda@verizon.net or 607-324-1616.
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