Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Davenport, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $375,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$69.0 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
49% 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 | $2.5 million | 40 | $54.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 40 | $61.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 39 | $69.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeffrey S Bittner 101 W Second St Ste 506, Davenport, IA 52801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (563) 328-3353 |
| What to submit | Forms furnished upon the applicant's request |
| Restrictions | Income from a portion of trust is geographically restricted to Scott County, Iowa |
What Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 34 | $2.6 million |
| Illinois | 4 | $74,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Reinvigorating the Redstone Building | $375,000 |
| The Salvation Army | New housing for men struggling with substance abuse/Christmas pantry help. | $330,000 |
| Project Renewal | Renovations | $277,200 |
| Child Serve Foundation | Capital Fund Support for Child Serve Davenport Center. | $250,000 |
| Scott County Family Y | Kids Camp and Scholarship | $200,000 |
| Assumption High School | Building a new Tennis Court | $140,000 |
| River Bend Food Reservoir | Hunger Drive | $125,000 |
| Individual | Youth Mentoring | $90,000 |
| One Eighty Zone Inc | Renovation | $85,000 |
| Hav Life Foundation | Assisting At Risk Youth | $80,000 |
| Testimonies of Hope Inc | Support for Victims of Violence | $60,000 |
| Grow Quad Cities - Iowa | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa | Girl Scout Leadership Program | $50,000 |
| Rejuvenate Housing Inc | Neighborhood Revitaliazation | $50,000 |
| Togather Making a Better Community | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Community Health Care Inc | Mental Health Support | $50,000 |
| Third Baptist Church | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Hand in Hand | Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Scholarship for IA Students | $40,000 |
| Individual | Community Support for At-Risk Youth | $35,000 |
| Safer Foundation | Youth Embowerment | $30,000 |
| Unity House of Davenport Inc | Renovations | $25,000 |
| Individual | Case Coordination and Support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Refugee Support | $25,000 |
| Nahant Marsh Education Center | Environmental Education | $20,000 |
| IlIaowa Council Boy Scouts of Ameri | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Safe Families for Children Alliance | Keep Families Together: Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Center | After school Learning | $20,000 |
| Autistic and Loved | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| St Ambrose University | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Individual | Providing Brain Injury Survivors with Skills and Support to Help them Thrive | $15,000 |
| LivWell Care Inc | Thanksgiving/Christmas Meals for Senior Citizens | $15,000 |
| Countryside Community Theatre Inc | Project Support: Year of Empowerment | $15,000 |
| Pleasant Valley School District | Sensory Equipements for Special Needs Children | $9,000 |
| Gen-Atkinson Food Pantry | Fill the Shelves for Rock Island Resident | $9,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Counseling for Scott Country Residents | $7,000 |
| Blue Grass Presbyterian Church | Project Support for Childcare Center | $5,000 |
| Great Sounds Promotions Inc | Yourh Educational Workshop | $5,000 |
| Viral 4 Your Survival | Helping Homeless People | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey S Bittner
Questions people ask
Does Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey S Bittner (Trustee).
What does Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.