Beavers Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Beavers Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Los Altos, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$37.9 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
69% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 25 | $32.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 30 | $34.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 48 | $37.9 million |
How to apply
Beavers Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Beavers Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $716,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $179,139 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $80,000 |
| Kansas | 3 | $80,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $56,500 |
| Idaho | 2 | $50,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | Funding teaching position | $250,000 |
| Asu Foundation | Curriculum development | $148,139 |
| Uc Davis Advancement Service | Curriculum development | $122,000 |
| South Dakota State University Foundation | Establish scholarship endowment | $100,000 |
| Virginia Tech | Funding teaching position | $75,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Funding teaching position | $60,000 |
| Csulb 49ER Foundation | Curriculum development | $50,000 |
| Missouri Western State University Foundations Inc | Funding teaching position | $50,000 |
| The University Foundation - Chico State | Addition to scholarship endowment | $50,000 |
| University Foundation Csu Sacramento | Addition to scholarship endowment | $50,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation | Curriculum development | $35,000 |
| Chico CM Education Foundation | Addition to scholarship endowment | $25,000 |
| Montana State University Foundation | Addition to scholarship endowment | $25,000 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Scholarship funding | $18,000 |
| University of the Pacific | Scholarship funding | $18,000 |
| Cal Poly University | Scholarship funding | $17,500 |
| Chico CM Education Foundation | Scholarship funding | $17,500 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Scholarship funding | $17,500 |
| Boise State University Foundation | Addition to scholarship endowment | $15,000 |
| Calpolypomona Philantropic Foundation | Addition to scholarship endowment | $15,000 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarship funding | $11,000 |
| Csulb 49ER Foundation | Scholarship funding | $11,000 |
| Oregon State University | Scholarship funding | $11,000 |
| Cal Poly University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Cal Poly University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Cal Poly University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| California State University Fresno | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| California State University Fresno | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Chico CM Education Foundation | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Chico CM Education Foundation | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Colorado State University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Missouri University of Science & Technology | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Missouri University of Science & Technology | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Missouri University of Science & Technology | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Oregon State University | Addition to scholarship endowment | $10,000 |
| Penn State University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Pittsburg State University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Purdue University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
| Purdue University | Scholarship funding | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David J Miles
- Wilford W Clyde
- John E Bollier
- Robert E Alger
- Jamie R Angus
- Paul A Cocotis
- Michael H Crawford
- Gary A Johnson
- W Barry Kannon
- Harry Stewart
- Mary T Teichert
- Michael T Traylor
- Dave Woods
Questions people ask
Does Beavers Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beavers Charitable Trust give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Beavers Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists David J Miles (Chair), Wilford W Clyde (Chair (Left 1/25)), John E Bollier (Vice Chair) and Robert E Alger (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Beavers Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.