Beardsley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beardsley Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $277,000 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$277,000
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $57,500 the year before.
85% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $362,100 | 60 | $6.2 million |
| 2023 | $57,500 | 16 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $277,000 | 61 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Beardsley 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 Beardsley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 46 | $221,500 |
| New York | 3 | $16,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Center Food Bank | General operating | $20,000 |
| Journeymen Institute | General operating | $15,000 |
| Vashon Heritage Museum | General operating | $12,000 |
| Vashon Youth and Family Services | General operating | $11,000 |
| Wsu Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General operating | $10,000 |
| Voice of Vashon | General operating | $10,000 |
| SCC Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Freedom Project | General operating | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Vashon Center for the Arts | General operating | $10,000 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport | General operating | $10,000 |
| Virginia V Foundation | General operating | $8,000 |
| Farestart | General operating | $6,000 |
| Vashon Community Scholarship | General operating | $6,000 |
| Cool Earth Action USA Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| South Seattle College Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| American Hero Quilts | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General operating | $5,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society | General operating | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating | $5,000 |
| Wa Trails Association | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| 3W Medical for Women | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pacific Science Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Vashon Be Prepared | General operating | $5,000 |
| Vashon Senior Center | General operating | $4,000 |
| Vashon-Maury Island Food Bank | General operating | $4,000 |
| North Cascades Institute | General operating | $3,500 |
| University of Puget Sound | General operating | $3,000 |
| WSCFF Benevolent Fund | General operating | $2,500 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | General operating | $2,500 |
| Sam Yates Comm Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| NAMI Seattle | General operating | $2,500 |
| Emerald City Pet Rescue | General operating | $2,500 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | General operating | $2,000 |
| Vashon Partners in Education (Pie) | General operating | $2,000 |
| KBTC Public Television | General operating | $2,000 |
| Vashon Island Pet Protectors | General operating | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Beardsley
Questions people ask
Does Beardsley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beardsley Foundation give?
$277,000 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Beardsley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory Beardsley (Co-Trustee).
What does Beardsley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and food and hunger.