Fred Beans Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fred Beans Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $200,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,000 | 2 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 4 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 5 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
Fred Beans Charitable 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bucks County Free Library | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Next Step Programs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Twilight Wish Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Abington Police Pal | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Beans
- Fred Beans
- Elizabeth Beans Gilbert
- Jennifer Keiser
Questions people ask
Does Fred Beans Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred Beans Charitable Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Fred Beans Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Beans (Dir, Sec), Fred Beans (Dir, Pres), Elizabeth Beans Gilbert (Dir, VP) and Jennifer Keiser (Dir, Treas).