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B E C K Foundation

Preselected recipients only West Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 331102853

B E C K Foundation is a private foundation in West Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,253 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $641 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $26,680 the year before.

47% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$14,0838$40,937
2024$26,68013$39,514
2025$26,25315$53,527

How to apply

B E C K 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What B E C K Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa10$20,950
Illinois1$2,004
Florida1$1,800
Texas1$750
Colorado1$641
California1$108

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Valley Free Church
West Des Moines, IA
To be used in the organizations exempt mission work$11,000
Above and Beyond Cancer
West Des Moines, IA
Used in exempt purpose$5,000
B2 the World
Wheaton, IL
To be used in the organizations exempt mission purposes$2,004
Innervisions Health Care
West Des Moines, IA
To be used in the organizations exempt mission work$2,000
Cru Ministries
Orlando, FL
To be used in the organizations exempt mission work$1,800
International Messengers
Clear Lake, IA
To be used in the organizations exempt mission work$1,200
Magnolia Bible Church
Magnolia, TX
To be used in exempt purpose$750
Compassion International
Colorado Springs, CO
To be used in exempt purpose$641
Single Parent Provision
West Des Moines, IA
Exempt purpose$500
Self Help International
Waverly, IA
To be used in the organizations exempt mission work$500
Strands of Strength
West Des Moines, IA
To be used in missions exempt purpose$500
Calvery Chapel Chino Hills
Chino, CA
Help fulfill mission purpose$108
Dmacc Education
Ankeny, IA
Mission purpose$100
Elipis Iowa
Johnston, IA
Exempt purpose$100
Black Women for Healthy Living
Des Moines, IA
Exempt purpose$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does B E C K Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does B E C K Foundation give?

$26,253 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $641.

Who runs B E C K Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Alan Beck (President Treasurer) and Susan Beck (Secretary).

What does B E C K Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and international.

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