Beaverdale Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beaverdale Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $365,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $45,000. 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$365,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $325,000 the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 | $320,000 | 26 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $325,000 | 26 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $365,000 | 26 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Beaverdale 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 Beaverdale Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $65,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Conservation Fund | General operations | $45,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General operations | $25,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General operations | $25,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General operations | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operations | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | General operations | $15,000 |
| Nature Conservancy - MN ND & SD | General operations | $15,000 |
| Twin Cities Public TV | General operations | $15,000 |
| Weta (DC Public Television) | General operations | $15,000 |
| WGBH (Boston Public Television) | General operations | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operations | $15,000 |
| WTTW (Chicago Public Television) | General operations | $15,000 |
| Children's Law Center | General operations | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood N Central States | General operations | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Wash DC | General operations | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Twin Cities | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Handel and Haydn Society | General operations | $10,000 |
| Zahara Kathawalla Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (Gicia) | General operations | $5,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | General operations | $5,000 |
| Northwoods Humane Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Paul Chamber Orchestra | General operations | $5,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Minnesota - Teen Prostitution Mission | Teen prostitution mission | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Hadlai Hull
- John Dalrymple Hull
- Thomas Stoddard Hull
- Clifton Grinnell Hull
- Kathryn Hull Meek
- Chase Dalrymple Hull
- Andrea Stuart Hall
Questions people ask
Does Beaverdale Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beaverdale Foundation give?
$365,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Beaverdale Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists C Hadlai Hull (Director), John Dalrymple Hull (Director), Thomas Stoddard Hull (Director) and Clifton Grinnell Hull (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Beaverdale Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and environment and conservation.