The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn
Preselected recipients only
The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $299,500 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$299,500
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $277,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $257,000 | 39 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $277,000 | 41 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $299,500 | 39 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn 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 The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 38 | $294,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Legal Services | General support | $25,000 |
| NC Chapter of the Nature Conservancy | General support | $20,000 |
| Warren Wilson College | General support | $15,000 |
| Go Global NC - Teacher Scholarships | Teacher's scholarship | $13,000 |
| Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | General support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund of NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Homeward Bound | General support | $10,000 |
| NC Arboretum Society | General support | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Arts Foundation (Ncaf) | General support | $10,000 |
| Open Doors of Asheville | General support | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Asheville Office | General support | $10,000 |
| YWCA | General support | $10,000 |
| Helpmate | General support | $8,000 |
| Wortham Center (Pack Pl Performing Arts) | General support | $8,000 |
| Verner Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Go Global NC - Operating Support | General support | $7,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General support | $7,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| East Coast Greenway Alliance | General support | $6,000 |
| Partnership for Appalachian Girls' Edu | General support | $6,000 |
| Artsavl (Asheville Area Arts Council) | General support | $5,000 |
| Asheville Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Asheville City Schools Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Asheville Greenworks | General support | $5,000 |
| Children First of Buncombe County Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Conserving Carolina | General support | $5,000 |
| Mountain Housing Opportunities | General support | $5,000 |
| Mountain True | General support | $5,000 |
| NC Conservation Network | General support | $5,000 |
| Penland School of Craft | General support | $5,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highland Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Riverlink | General support | $5,000 |
| Science on the Fly Woodwell Clim Res Cen | General support | $5,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | General support | $4,000 |
| Leaf Global Arts | General support | $4,000 |
| Literacy Together (Council) | General support | $3,000 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Proj | General support | $2,000 |
| Black Mountain College Mus & Arts Cente | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Capital Bank Trust
Questions people ask
Does The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn give?
$299,500 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Capital Bank Trust (Trustee).
What does The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.