Theo B Bean Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Theo B Bean Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,446 and the largest $10,500. 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$129,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,446
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,026 the year before.
57% 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 | $113,974 | 30 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $94,026 | 37 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $129,000 | 42 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Theo B Bean 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 Theo B Bean Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 15 | $55,301 |
| New York | 6 | $17,415 |
| Florida | 5 | $16,055 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $9,777 |
| Virginia | 3 | $9,676 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,391 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,887 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta | General operating support | $10,500 |
| ALS Association of Ga | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Columbia Business School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ascension Episcopal Schools | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Vintage Racers for Rescues | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Tall Timbers Research | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Canterbury School | General operating support | $4,209 |
| Unity Christian School | General operating support | $4,209 |
| Emory University Advancement | General operating support | $4,000 |
| The Westminster Schools | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Atlanta History Center | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Bonefish Tarpon Trust | General operating support | $3,180 |
| Yampa Valley Medical Center Foundat | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating support | $2,777 |
| Leadership Institute | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Tall Timbers Research | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society | General operating support | $2,391 |
| Jefferson Literary Debate Society | General operating support | $2,176 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating support | $2,176 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen | General operating support | $2,165 |
| Path Foundation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Atlanta Communtiy Food Bank | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Cargenie Mellon University | General operating support | $1,887 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Flint River | General operating support | $1,805 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Rese | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Tall Timber Research | General operating support | $1,166 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta | General operating support | $1,111 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | General operating support | $1,015 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Atlanta | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Birdsong Nature Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Beat Museum | General operating support | $733 |
| United Theater Education Center | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick A Bean
- Jeffrey B Bean
- Matthew M Bean
- Jonathan S Bean
Questions people ask
Does Theo B Bean Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theo B Bean Foundation give?
$129,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,446.
Who runs Theo B Bean Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick A Bean (Board Member), Jeffrey B Bean (Board Member), Matthew M Bean (Board Member) and Jonathan S Bean (Board Member).
What does Theo B Bean Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.