Beo Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Beo Charitable Trust is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $776,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $230,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$776,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $647,700 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $636,000 | 32 | $15.0 million |
| 2023 | $727,750 | 41 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $647,700 | 46 | $20.3 million |
| 2025 | $776,000 | 30 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
Beo Charitable Trust 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 Beo Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 25 | $424,000 |
| New York | 1 | $230,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $115,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ireland Funds America | General | $230,000 |
| Irish American Partnership | Operations | $115,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $72,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orch | General operations | $50,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $50,000 |
| Saint Peter Paul Catholic Church | Operations | $50,000 |
| Tabernacle Community Development | General | $40,000 |
| Chads Coalition for Mental Health | Operations | $26,000 |
| Chaminade College Preparatory Schoo | General operations | $25,000 |
| St Louis Survivors Legal Support | General | $20,000 |
| Catholic Student Center Washington U | General operations | $12,000 |
| Soulard School | General operations | $10,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | General operations | $10,000 |
| Legal Services of Eastern Missouri | General operations | $10,000 |
| Home Sweet Home | General | $10,000 |
| Gateway 180 | General operations | $5,000 |
| Annie Malone Children &Family Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $5,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chamber Project St Louis | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | Operations | $2,500 |
| Repertory Theatre of St Louis | General operations | $2,000 |
| Focal Point | Genral operations | $1,500 |
| St Louis Public Library Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Feeding America | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| The Walters Art Museum | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew O'Brien
- Lori R O'Brien
Questions people ask
Does Beo Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beo Charitable Trust give?
$776,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Beo Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew O'Brien (President) and Lori R O'Brien (Treasurer).
What does Beo Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.