Nancy Jones Beard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$26.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million 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 | $2.4 million | 12 | $25.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 9 | $26.9 million |
How to apply
Nancy Jones Beard 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 Nancy Jones Beard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $1.8 million |
| Florida | 3 | $123,455 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvance Health | Bauer family pavilion- | $1.5 million |
| Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service | General operating | $250,613 |
| Home Safe | General support | $100,255 |
| Palm Beach Drama Works | General | $13,200 |
| Society of the Four Arts | General operating | $10,000 |
| Church of the Assumption Food Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| Pilcrow Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Westport Woman's Club Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Yellow Tulip Fund | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene P Beard
- Nancy J Beard
- Gregory Scott Beard
Questions people ask
Does Nancy Jones Beard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nancy Jones Beard Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nancy Jones Beard Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene P Beard (Trustee), Nancy J Beard (Trustee) and Gregory Scott Beard (Trustee).
What does Nancy Jones Beard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.