Beech Street Foundation
Accepts applications
Beech Street Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $429,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$429,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $348,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $576,253 | 26 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $348,500 | 21 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $429,500 | 21 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey Bauman 2660 Connecticut Ave NW, Apt 7D, Washington, DC 20008 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 494-9521 |
| What to submit | A description of the purpose (only 501(c)(3) charities), organizational structure, and financial statement of the entity |
What Beech Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 15 | $370,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Theater | Voluntary contribution | $100,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts | Voluntary contribution | $65,000 |
| Levine School of Music | Voluntary contribution | $40,000 |
| Nautilus Fund | Voluntary contribution | $35,000 |
| National Partnership for Women and | Voluntary contribution | $25,000 |
| National Womens Law Center | Voluntary contribution | $25,000 |
| Studio Theatre | Voluntary contribution | $25,000 |
| The Theatre Lab | Voluntary contribution | $25,000 |
| Abramson Scholarship Foundation | Voluntary contribution | $20,000 |
| Waba | Voluntary contribution | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Voluntary contribution | $15,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Voluntary contribution | $10,000 |
| Lab School Fund | Voluntary contribution | $10,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldstone School | Voluntary contribution | $5,000 |
| Cedille Records | Voluntary contribution | $2,500 |
| DC Bar Pro Bono Center | Voluntary contribution | $2,000 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
| Round House Theatre | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
| Washington Bach Consort | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
| Washington Legal Clinic for the Hom | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
| Yale Law School Fund | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Bauman
- Linda Fienberg
Questions people ask
Does Beech Street Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Beech Street Foundation give?
$429,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Beech Street Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Bauman (Trustee) and Linda Fienberg (Trustee).
What does Beech Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.