Bep Earthwise Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bep Earthwise Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgway, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $408,900 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$408,900
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $358,100 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $358,100 | 30 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $408,900 | 30 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Bep Earthwise Foundation 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.
What Bep Earthwise Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 26 | $253,900 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $70,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fos Feminista | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Population Action International | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Colorado | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Conservation Fund-Western Regional Office Colorado | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Society Colorado | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Population Connection | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Voyager Youth Program | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ouray County Emergency Medical Services | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ouray Mountain Rescue Team | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Trust for Land Restoration | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Ridgway Library | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Ouray Trail Group | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Great Old Broads for Wilderness | Charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | Charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Hopewest Montrose | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Ouray County Food Pantry | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| San Juan Skijoring Inc | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Ridgway Ouray Community Council | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Sherbino Theater | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| The Wright Opera House | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ouray County Arts Association | Charitable purpose | $200 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild | Charitable purpose | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara E Parish
Questions people ask
Does Bep Earthwise Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bep Earthwise Foundation give?
$408,900 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bep Earthwise Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara E Parish (Trustee).
What does Bep Earthwise Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.