Beane Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beane Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,364 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $37,500. 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$212,364
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$37,500
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $186,649 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $189,060 | 33 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $186,649 | 24 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $212,364 | 35 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Beane Family 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 Beane Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $80,182 |
| New York | 5 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Art Museum Supporters | Unrestricted general | $37,500 |
| Lafayette College | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Irc - International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| REFUGEE WOMEN'S ALLIANCE (ReWA) | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Cascadia Art Museum | Unrestricted general | $5,300 |
| Webster House | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Gather (Seacoast Family Food Pantry) | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| NE Organic Farming Assn of New Hampshire | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Blue Ocean Society Marine Conservation | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Snow Farm-New England Craft Program | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Action Against Hunger | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Tiger Sanctuaries Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Boys Town | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Polar Bears International | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Lynnwood Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Seattle Symphony | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Mary's Place Seattle | Unrestricted general | $4,382 |
| K-9S for Warriors | Unrestricted general | $3,682 |
| The Southern Documentary Fund | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| University of Chicago | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Stolenyouth | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Rave Foundation | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Silas Robert Beane Jr
- Rosa T Beane
- Silas Robert Beane III
- Maria E Beane-Bonomet
Questions people ask
Does Beane Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beane Family Foundation give?
$212,364 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Beane Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Silas Robert Beane Jr (Trustee), Rosa T Beane (Trustee), Silas Robert Beane III (Trustee) and Maria E Beane-Bonomet (Trustee).
What does Beane Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.