Beech Tree Trust
Accepts applications
Beech Tree Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $23,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$73,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$23,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $88,100 the year before.
67% 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 | $88,100 | 6 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $73,500 | 4 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bracken Hendricks C/O J M Forbes Co LLP 121 Mount, Vernon St, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 423-5705 |
| What to submit | By letter describing the needs of the charitable organization. |
| Restrictions | Based on available funds |
What Beech Tree Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $23,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Natural History Survey | Grant to support ronai tick global network | $23,500 |
| The Coalition for Buzzards Bay | Grant to support the ernestina morrisey tall ship program | $20,000 |
| The Coalition for Buzzards Bay | Grant to support the cuttyhunk land preservation project | $20,000 |
| Cuttyhunk Historical Society | Grant to support shipwrecks of the elizabeth islands | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Elias
- David W Gregg
- Bennet Leon
- Bracken Hendricks
- Anne Morse
Questions people ask
Does Beech Tree Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Beech Tree Trust give?
$73,500 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Beech Tree Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Elias (Trustee), David W Gregg (Trustee), Bennet Leon (Trustee) and Bracken Hendricks (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Beech Tree Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.