Edmund Beck Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edmund Beck Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $544,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$544,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $507,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $507,000 | 41 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $544,000 | 40 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Edmund Beck 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 Edmund Beck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7 | $129,000 |
| Maine | 8 | $79,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $65,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $61,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $46,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $45,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $32,000 |
| New York | 3 | $29,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Careways Collaborative | Achieve charitable purpose | $65,000 |
| Beloit College Annual Fund | Achieve charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Westminster School | Achieve charitable purpose | $43,000 |
| James Madison University Foundation | Achieve charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Keawaydia Foundation | Achieve charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| First Tee Virginia Blue Ridge | Achieve charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Virginia Opera | Achieve charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Colby College | Achieve charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Brown University | Achieve charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| Colgate University | Achieve charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| Begin Again Foundation | Achieve charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Harpswell Heritage Land Trust | Achieve charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Princeton University | Achieve charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Samatarian Purse | Achieve charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Curtis Memorial Library | Achieve charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| Brunswick School | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Maine Public | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Our Sisters' School | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Priority Automotive Charities | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Achieve charitable purpose | $9,000 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | Achieve charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Westpoint River Water Alliance | Achieve charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | Achieve charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Silent Spring Institute | Achieve charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Concord Museum | Achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Darien Community Fund | Achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Island Institute | Achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Moms Clean Air Force | Achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Achieve charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Light | Achieve charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting | Achieve charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Building One Community | Achieve charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club Foundation | Achieve charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Middlebury College Annual Giving | Achieve charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Greenwich Academy | Achieve charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Umbrella Arts Center | Achieve charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Beck
- William Beck
- Avent Beck
Questions people ask
Does Edmund Beck Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edmund Beck Foundation give?
$544,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edmund Beck Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Beck (Director), William Beck (Director) and Avent Beck (Director).
What does Edmund Beck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.