Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $312,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $9,750 and the largest $180,000. 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$312,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$9,750
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $554,500 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $184,000 | 7 | $7.7 million |
| 2023 | $554,500 | 12 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $312,500 | 12 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $180,000 |
| New Mexico | 10 | $128,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Scholarship Fund | Scholarship | $180,000 |
| First Serve NM Inc | Endowment and scholarship | $55,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Alto program | $25,000 |
| New Mexico Community Trust | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Lensic Performing Arts | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| NM Community College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Michaels High School | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| May Center for Learning | Suppport | $5,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Cooking With Kids | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers of SF | Tutoring | $1,000 |
| Life Center Foundation | Support services | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kurt Sommer
- Cheryl Sommer
Questions people ask
Does Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation give?
$312,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $9,750.
Who runs Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kurt Sommer (Trustee) and Cheryl Sommer (Trustee).
What does Jack Beaty Educational Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.