Tad Beck Fund
Preselected recipients only
Tad Beck Fund is a private foundation in Rockingham, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $349,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $215,000. 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$349,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$215,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $357,000 the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $357,000 | 6 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $349,000 | 9 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Tad Beck Fund 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 Tad Beck Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 1 | $215,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $58,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $41,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinte Gleska University | Funding art institute | $215,000 |
| Keewaydin Foundation | General operations | $58,000 |
| Beloit College | Funding operations and scholarships | $25,000 |
| Begin Again Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | General operations | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Sports Club | General operations | $9,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General support | $8,000 |
| Virginia Blue Ridge First Tee | General support | $8,000 |
| Little Theatre of Virginia Beach | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Avent C Beck
- Nathan W Beck
- Ralph PM Beck
- Ann Manny Beck
Questions people ask
Does Tad Beck Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tad Beck Fund give?
$349,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tad Beck Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Avent C Beck (President), Nathan W Beck (Treasurer), Ralph PM Beck (Secretary) and Ann Manny Beck (Director).
What does Tad Beck Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.