Beane Wright Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beane Wright Foundation is a private foundation in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$67,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $70,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $66,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $67,500 | 6 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Beane Wright 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 Wright Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $67,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airlie Gardens | Donation | $20,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Donation | $20,000 |
| Burgwyn Wright House & Gardnes | Donation | $10,000 |
| Coastal Land Trust | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Matthew AME | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Agnes Beane
- Eleanor Cooper
Questions people ask
Does Beane Wright Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beane Wright Foundation give?
$67,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Beane Wright Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Agnes Beane (Trustee) and Eleanor Cooper (Trustee).
What does Beane Wright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.