The Beverly Foundation
Accepts applications
The Beverly Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $16,500 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$16,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$24.9 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
31% 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 | $2.7 million | 56 | $25.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 68 | $24.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Beverly Deikel 1550 Utica Avenue South Suite 450, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 545-3000 |
| What to submit | Letter of request, accompanied by audited financial statement, tax return, or equivalent form indicating financial data |
What The Beverly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 21 | $427,100 |
| Minnesota | 31 | $426,150 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $78,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $60,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $32,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceans Forward | Fish hatchery | $1.0 million |
| Isra Aid Global Humanitarian Assistance | General operating/ dominica aid/bahama aid | $430,000 |
| Operation Bootstrap Africa | General operating | $60,000 |
| Hands Across the Sea Inc | Work in dominica | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Minneapolis | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Constellation Fund | General operating | $50,000 |
| UJA - Federation of Ny | General operating | $50,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Hunger relief | $35,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Partnership | $32,000 |
| Jewfolk Media | General operating | $30,250 |
| American Friends of Leket | General operating/israel's food bank | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Nishmat | Ethiopian women's educational program | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Ogen | General operating | $30,000 |
| Jewish Inst for Natl Security Affairs | General operating | $30,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Center for educational innovation | $30,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Creating a common cause | $30,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | General operating | $30,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Hamaniot | $30,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Mifrisim | $30,000 |
| Sixpoint Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Hillel Umn | General operating | $25,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | General operating | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Jewish Community Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Heilicher Jewish Day School | General operating | $25,000 |
| Merona Leadership Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| American-Middle East Press Association | General operating | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | General operating/ tolerance mn | $20,000 |
| Nechama - Jewish Response to Disaster | Support work with israaid | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating | $20,000 |
| Resource Foundation | Dominican support | $20,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Regrow israel - initiative by volcani international | $20,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition - Academic Engagement Network | General operating | $18,000 |
| Adl Midwest - Anti-Defamation Committee | General operating | $15,000 |
| Food Group the | Farmer support | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | General operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Institute for Liberal Values | General operating | $10,000 |
| Meet International Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Center for women's justice | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly Deikel
- Ronald Fingerhut
Questions people ask
Does The Beverly Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Beverly Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $16,500.
Who runs The Beverly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Beverly Deikel (President, Treasurer) and Ronald Fingerhut (Secretary).
What does The Beverly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and education.