The Beck Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Beck Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfax Station, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $418,840 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $115,000. 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$418,840
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $453,100 the year before.
26% 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 | $401,362 | 71 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $453,100 | 71 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $418,840 | 65 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
The Beck Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Beck Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 5 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 17 | $68,975 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $22,500 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $18,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $17,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 7 | $14,515 |
| New York | 5 | $12,100 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University System Foundation | General | $115,000 |
| St Stephens St Agnes College Prep School | General | $28,100 |
| Arkansas State University System Foundation | For the benefit of the beck fellowship grant | $25,000 |
| Arkansas State University System Foundation | For the benefit of the beck scholars grant | $25,000 |
| Arkansas State University System Foundation | For the benefit of the beck research grant | $25,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | For the benefit of dr. Max wintermark research | $25,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank | General | $15,000 |
| Silverbrook United Methodist Church | General | $12,000 |
| Arkansas State University System Foundation | For the benefit of the beck center for veterans | $10,000 |
| Bright Prospect Baptist Church | General | $10,000 |
| Eye Tumor Research Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | For the benefit of medical research conducted by dr. Juliana barsony | $10,000 |
| George Washington University Foundation | For the benefit of the mens basketball program head coach chris caputo | $10,000 |
| Fauquier Community Food Bank and Thrift Store | General | $7,500 |
| Army War College Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | General | $5,000 |
| Glioblastoma Foundation Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Inova Health System Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General | $5,000 |
| Place at the Table | General | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee | General | $5,000 |
| Shashamane Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Virginia Cancer Specialist Cancer Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $2,500 |
| Spartan 300 - the Charity of | General | $2,500 |
| University of Michigan - A2RU | For the benefit of a2ru alliance for the arts in research universities | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General | $2,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Wilmington Foundation | For the benefit of athletics - soccer program | $2,000 |
| Zalma Baptist | General | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | General | $1,000 |
| Burke Va Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept | General | $1,000 |
| Catlett Va Volunteer Fire Dept | General | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | General | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $1,000 |
| House of Ruth - Washington DC | General | $1,000 |
| Loudon TN Fire Dept | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Buddy G Beck
- Charlotte V Beck
- Deborah B Corbatto
- Matthew Nolan
- Emily Nolan
- Allyson Beck
- Zachary Beck
- Beverly Beck
Questions people ask
Does The Beck Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Beck Foundation Inc give?
$418,840 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Beck Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Buddy G Beck (Chairman), Charlotte V Beck (Director), Deborah B Corbatto (Director/ President) and Matthew Nolan (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Beck Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.