Be Still Media Foundation
Be Still Media Foundation is a private foundation based in Warrenton, Virginia. It supports creative media creation through competitions for creative media projects and grants.
Be Still Media Foundation at a glance
In short: Be Still Media Foundation gave $155K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $7,381
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $322,105
- -23.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Be Still Media Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 151, Warrenton, VA 20188
Phone: (908) 240-0059
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Be Still Media Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christine Rogers ($10K). Together the top 9 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($70,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (18%), Connecticut (16%), Virginia (6%), and Tennessee (6%). The filing also lists 51% under “?” and does not identify a state for that share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $70,000 |
| Christine Rogers Richmond, VA | Grant | $10,000 |
| Franklin Chen Brooklyn, NY | Grant | $10,000 |
| Grace Moses Nashville, TN | Grant | $10,000 |
| Christabel Clark | Grant | $10,000 |
| Felix Welsh | Grant | $10,000 |
| Max-Malte Posmyk | Grant | $10,000 |
| Samantha Jane Somers | Grant | $10,000 |
| Leo Caserta Stratford, CT | Grant | $7,500 |
| OuttaPockett LLC Norwalk, CT | Prize | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $322,105 | $122,201 | $215,232 | $155,000 | 21 | $155,000 | $12,201 |
| 2024 | $419,887 | $308,147 | $105,881 | — | — | — | $8,147 |
| 2023 | $140,611 | $16,098 | $130,989 | — | — | — | $6,746 |
| 2022 | $252,508 | $256,000 | $135,498 | — | — | — | $8 |
| 2021 | $131,760 | $221,000 | $113,788 | — | — | — | $3 |
| 2020 | $24,580 | $100,000 | $75,421 | — | — | — | $1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $155,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $15,000, with a median of $8,000. Among the largest reported grants were $15,000 to an individual recipient in New York for a prize; $10,000 each to recipients in Virginia, New York, and Tennessee; and $10,000 prizes to individual recipients in New York and Connecticut.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Grace Lee Baughan as president, Peter Baughan as secretary, and Meredith Geisler as director.
Be Still Media Foundation is led by Grace Lee Baughan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Grace Lee Baughan
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Geisler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Baughan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Stutts (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Be Still Media Foundation
How much does Be Still Media Foundation give each year?
Be Still Media Foundation gave $155K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Be Still Media Foundation's typical grant size?
Be Still Media Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,381, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Be Still Media Foundation give grants?
Be Still Media Foundation's top state is New York, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (16%) and Virginia (6%).
Does Be Still Media Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Be Still Media Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Prize" (13 grants) and "Grant" (8 grants).
Who are Be Still Media Foundation's largest grantees?
Be Still Media Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christine Rogers ($10,000), Franklin Chen ($10,000) and Grace Moses ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($70,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Be Still Media Foundation?
Be Still Media Foundation reported $322K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $122K.
How do I apply for a grant from Be Still Media Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Be Still Media Foundation's EIN?
Be Still Media Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0642717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Be Still Media Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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