Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Davenport, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $25,564 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$25,564
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$59.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $2.4 million | 46 | $56.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 41 | $59.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey S Bittner 101 W 2nd St Ste 506, Davenport, IA 52801 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Forms furnished upon request. |
| Restrictions | The majority of the trust's charitable distributions are limited geographically to Scott County, Iowa. |
What Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 26 | $2.0 million |
| Illinois | 12 | $467,564 |
| Montana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Cardiovascular | New Headquarters at Scott County Family Y and Health for All Initiative | $1.0 million |
| Putnam Museum | Putnam Reimagined Project support | $250,000 |
| YWCA of the Quad Cities | Capital campaign for new center | $107,000 |
| YMCA of the IA Mississippi Valley | YMCA Achievers Program | $100,000 |
| Assumption High School | Reclaiming underutilized space for enhancement of science education | $100,000 |
| Grow Quad Cities Fund-IOWA | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| River Bend Food Reservior | Student Hunger Drive and Facility Expansion | $50,000 |
| The Moody Church | Strategic Initiative | $50,000 |
| Steam on Wheels | Capital Support for a New Lab | $50,000 |
| Christian Friendliness Association | Youth Hope Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| Vera French Foundation | Solving Homelessness for People Through Supportive, Affordable Housing | $50,000 |
| Ballet Quad Cities | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Center Inc | After School Programing | $40,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bear Managment | $40,000 |
| Cornbeelt Energy Club Bix | Bix Race for Seniors | $40,000 |
| One Eighty Zone Inc | New HVAC System for Rehab Facility | $35,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Spring Forward Learning Center | Literacy Programing | $30,000 |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | Rx for Early Literacy in Eastern Iowa | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army | New Mattresses for men in recovery | $29,650 |
| QC Air | Resources to help create interactions with police for disabled people | $25,564 |
| Safe Families for Children Alliance | Staff Training and Child Host Home Supervision | $25,000 |
| QC Symphony Orchestra | Free instruments and lessons for low income students. | $25,000 |
| Nami Greater Mississippi Valley Inc | Support for families living with mental health issues. | $25,000 |
| Bettendorf Public Library | Library outreach for vehicle for people with limited mobility | $25,000 |
| Community Health Care Inc | Mental Health Counseling | $25,000 |
| Unity House of Davenport | Operating Support | $23,300 |
| Gilda's Club | Community Cancer Support | $20,000 |
| Opera Quad Cities | Support for funding Davenport Operations, Costume purchase. | $20,000 |
| Dreaming Tree Foundation | Development and Multi-Media Career Pathway for Underserved QC Youth After School | $15,000 |
| IlIowa Council Boy Scouts of Americ | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Mississippi Val | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Sponsorship for Barristers Ball | $15,000 |
| Nahant Marsh Education Center | Program Support | $12,000 |
| Dress for Success | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Live Well Care Inc | Senior Care for low income residents | $10,000 |
| C Ws Rustic Hollow Shelter Inc | Renovation of animal shelter | $10,000 |
| Muscatine Symphony Orchestra | Project support | $6,000 |
| Bettendorf Community School Distrct | After Prom Event | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Connection | Sending kids to camp | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey S Bittner
Questions people ask
Does Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $25,564.
Who runs Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey S Bittner (Trustee).
What does Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.