Beaman Foundation
Accepts applications
Beaman Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 3 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellen M Harrington Esq Co Verrill D One Federal Street 20th Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1700 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 542-2300 |
| What to submit | Written request stating purpose and proposed use of funds. |
What Beaman Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner Community Action Committee Inc | Gardner cac general operating support | $35,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon | For kitchen upgrades | $9,000 |
| Winchendon Community Action Committee | For annual appeal matching grant | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew J Leonard
- Ellen M Harrington
Questions people ask
Does Beaman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Beaman Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Beaman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew J Leonard (Trustee) and Ellen M Harrington (Trustee).
What does Beaman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.