The Beck Foundation
Accepts applications
The Beck Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$99,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,350 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 | $66,230 | 27 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $71,350 | 29 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $99,000 | 30 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles G Kaps Foundation Manager PO Box 340256, Columbus, OH 43234 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 323-0012 |
| What to submit | Written requests indentifying the organization,its charitable purpose, exempt status,the grant requested and its purpose. |
| Restrictions | No grants to individuals |
What The Beck Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 29 | $96,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Year Columbus | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $12,000 |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $11,000 |
| The Garden District Corporation | To assist & fulfill the donnees mission | $10,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $7,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Bank | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $5,800 |
| Community Kitchen Inc | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $5,000 |
| Lower Lights Ministries | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $5,000 |
| Homless Families Foundation | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $4,800 |
| Neighborhood Services Inc | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $4,000 |
| Joint Organization for Inner City Needs | To assist & fulfill donees mission | $3,750 |
| St Stephens Community Center | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $3,000 |
| The Open Shelter Inc | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $3,000 |
| Plain City Food Pantry | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $3,000 |
| Heinzerling Memorial Foundation | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $2,500 |
| St Francis Center | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $2,000 |
| Worthington Resource Pantry | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $2,000 |
| Faith Mission Inc | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,700 |
| Catholic Social Services | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,500 |
| St Vincent Family Centers | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,500 |
| Urban Concerns Inc | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,500 |
| Cumberlands University | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,500 |
| St Peters Catholic Church | To assist & fulfill donees mission | $1,000 |
| Voiuce of Hope Family Center | To assist & fulfill the dones missione | $1,000 |
| Ohio Special Olympics | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $750 |
| Our Lady of Bethlehem School | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $750 |
| Willow Ridge Horse Facility | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $750 |
| Community of Holy Rosary-St Johns | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $500 |
| Recreation Unlimited | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $500 |
| Gladden Community House | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $450 |
| The Magpie Consort | To assist & fulfill the donnees mission | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Rose
- Charles G Kaps
- John F Hunter
- Patricia M Tweel
- Lindsey A Latscha
- Christina Rose
Questions people ask
Does The Beck Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Beck Foundation give?
$99,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Beck Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Rose (President/Trustee), Charles G Kaps (Sec/Treas/Legal Counsel, Trustee), John F Hunter (Trustee) and Patricia M Tweel (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Beck Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.