Florence S Beecher Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Florence S Beecher Fdn is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $556,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$556,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $528,500 the year before.
81% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $405,000 | 6 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $528,500 | 18 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $556,000 | 21 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Florence S Beecher Fdn 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 Florence S Beecher Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $384,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,000 |
| California | 3 | $41,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Institute of American Art | General operating | $75,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Medical Center of Akr | General operating | $62,000 |
| Coleman Health Services | General operating | $60,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General operating | $50,000 |
| Beatitude House | General operating | $50,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Youngstown Symphony | General operating | $25,000 |
| Mahoning Valley Historical Society | General operating | $25,000 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Panorama Global | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Expansion Project | General operating | $25,000 |
| Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp | General operating | $20,500 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $20,000 |
| YWCA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Mill Valley Philharmonic | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oak Hill Collaborative Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $10,000 |
| Goodwill | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wysu | General operating | $5,000 |
| Youngstown Cityscape Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| PTA Ca Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc (Tamalpais High PTSA) | General operating | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Florence S Beecher Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Florence S Beecher Fdn give?
$556,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Florence S Beecher Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does Florence S Beecher Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and human services.