Bean Space Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bean Space Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $48,000 and the largest $691,805. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$48,000
- Largest grant$691,805
- Assets$97,325
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $360,950 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $360,950 | 5 | $412,467 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 7 | $97,325 |
How to apply
Bean Space 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 Bean Space Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 7 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Statement of work research- 1 wind electrical generation2 3d printing of electronics3 terrain penetrating sensors4 75 ghz rectifier for wireless power transfer5 development of an atmoshperic water harvesting prototype using thermoelectric coolers for young plant irrigation6 terrain sensing (dr. Senad)7 spectroscopy8 quantum powered uav9 rectification devices10 uav-based terrain penetrating sensors11 nevada private r&d spend12 nevada geothermal | $691,805 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Annual scholarship fund contribution intended for students pursuing degrees in civil and electrical engineering | $120,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Presidential scholarship fund | $80,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Annual scholarship fund | $48,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno Foundation | Unr twelve-month faculty teaching contract with dr. Sanad | $44,200 |
| Board of Regents University of Nevada Reno | Kyree bigback scholarship | $25,713 |
| Individual | Qualified scholarship for graduate student's sublease payment as they were studying in boston, ma | $4,950 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Bean
- Beth A Bean
- Sherri R Flippo
- Erica M Bean
- Joanna M Bogen
- Andrew C Bean
Questions people ask
Does Bean Space Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bean Space Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $48,000.
Who runs Bean Space Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard A Bean (President, Treasurer & Director), Beth A Bean (Secretary & Director), Sherri R Flippo (Director) and Erica M Bean (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bean Space Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.