Bdf Rough Diamond Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes primarily in education, community service, and historical preservation. It funds a variety of organizations, including educational institutions and community service clubs, reflecting a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and community welfare. The foundation's grantmaking activities indicate a focus on legal education and aid, as well as support for historical preservation efforts. Its philanthropic efforts are primarily directed toward organizations located in New York and New Jersey, with additional support for initiatives in Washington, D.C.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits proposing program or project support in education, journalism/public media, legal education/aid, or local history; requests in the small-grant range and comfortable with a short letter or phone inquiry.
Good Fit
- • Asks for one-time project or program support in the $500–$10,000 range.
- • Mission aligns with higher education, public media/journalism, legal education, or historical preservation.
- • Ability to submit a concise letter or make a phone inquiry to a named director.
- • Geographic connection to NY/NJ/DC or programs that these organizations serve.
Geography
Grants in the latest year landed in three states (including DC, NJ, NY) and the funder has supported organizations in several states over three years; giving is multi-state but regionally concentrated.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows four distinct recipients and the three-year record includes multiple independent grantees each year with only one repeat, indicating a moderate breadth of recipient types for a micro foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but strong: most recipients in 2022 and 2023 were new to the funder and a clear application route (rolling submissions, named contact, phone and mailing address) is provided, making it plausible that unfamiliar applicants can gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
