Beito Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beito Foundation is a private foundation in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. In tax year 2022 it gave $148,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $23,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$148,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$23,500
- Assets$3.0 million
How to apply
Beito 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.
What Beito Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 28 | $136,000 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington County Sheriff | Drug programs | $23,500 |
| St Olaf College | Gene and gretchen beito endowment and hockey rink | $20,500 |
| TRF Education Foundation | Endowment and books | $12,500 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Foundation | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Concordia College | Donation to beito endowment and offutt school of business | $10,000 |
| The Village | Donation | $10,000 |
| Pennington County Historical Society | Endowment | $9,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | Programming and exhibits in nw minnesota and north star circle | $6,500 |
| Thief River Falls Area Food Shelf | Donation | $5,000 |
| Northwest Regional Library | Beito endowment | $4,000 |
| Middle River Fire Department | Equipment | $4,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Programming | $3,000 |
| City of Gonvick | City beautification | $2,000 |
| City of McIntosh | City beautification project | $2,000 |
| City of Newfolden | City beautification | $2,000 |
| City of Oklee | City beautification | $2,000 |
| Goodridge Historical Society | Brown house | $2,000 |
| Luther Seminary | Programming | $2,000 |
| City of Goodridge | City beautification | $2,000 |
| Newfolden Community Homes | New shed | $2,000 |
| North Dakota Museum of Art | Donation | $2,000 |
| Vip | Donation | $2,000 |
| Bike MN | Donation | $2,000 |
| Clear Waters Life Center | Programming | $1,000 |
| Clearwater County Historical Society | Programming | $1,000 |
| Gonvick Fire Department | Fire department | $1,000 |
| Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning | Programming | $1,000 |
| TRF American Association of University Women | College scholarships | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Radio 901 | Programming | $1,000 |
| Northwest Minnesota Community Bands | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Beito
- Gretchen E Beito
Questions people ask
Does Beito Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beito Foundation give?
$148,000 in tax year 2022, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Beito Foundation?
Its 2022 filing lists David Beito (President) and Gretchen E Beito (Vice Pres, Sec, & Treasure).
What does Beito Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.