The Bean Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Bean Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$38,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$957,305
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $43,000 | 36 | $782,313 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 30 | $879,148 |
| 2025 | $38,500 | 32 | $957,305 |
How to apply
The Bean Family Foundation Trust 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 Bean Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $13,000 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $10,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $3,000 |
| New York | 4 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation Inc | General exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| Bancroft | General exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Hope Presbyterian Church | General exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Clemson University | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Rectory School | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Inter-Cities Performing Arts | General exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Trinity Presbryterian Church USA | General exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Chop Foundation | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Colgate University | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Lee Memorial Health Care System | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Salisbury School | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| University of North Carolina | Educational | $1,000 |
| Bridge to A Cure | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Bucknell University | Educational | $500 |
| Cherry Hill Food Pantry | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Cornell University | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Emma Willard School | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Fellowship Recovery Community | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| International Justice Mission | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Mission to the World | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Rowan University | Educational | $500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Intl Relief | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Samford University | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Water Mission | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Widener University Office of Development | General exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Bean Lewis
- Janet M Bean
- R Ronald Glenn
Questions people ask
Does The Bean Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bean Family Foundation Trust give?
$38,500 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Bean Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra Bean Lewis (Trustee), Janet M Bean (Trustee) and R Ronald Glenn (Trustee).
What does The Bean Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.