Bean Foundation Inc
Bean Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madras, Oregon. Its 2024 filing identifies a geographic restriction of Jefferson County and a use restriction of general community development.
Bean Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bean Foundation Inc gave $258K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Oregon. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $258,200
- -50.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,862
- -46.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,805,095
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bean Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a brief description of needs requested.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Bean Foundation
Mailing address: 35 Se C Street Suite D, Madras, OR 97741
Phone: (541) 316-0799
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bean Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jefferson County School District 509J ($102K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 64 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Oregon. The filing specifies Jefferson County as the geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bean Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2022) to $522K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County School District 509J Madras, OR | School District Expenses | $102,000 |
| Mountain Star Madras, OR | Operating Expenses | $40,000 |
| Darlene Urbach Memorial Youth Fund Madras, OR | General Expenses | $33,200 |
| St Charles Foundation Bend, OR | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Age Housing Clackamas, OR | Operating Expenses | $12,000 |
| Mosaic Medical Madras, OR | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Mac Trust Madras, OR | Operating Expenses | $7,500 |
| Jefferson County Young Life Madras, OR | Operating Expenses | $7,500 |
| Madras Kiwanis Madras, OR | Operation Rudolph | $7,000 |
| Airshow of the Cascades Madras, OR | Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,805,095 | $56,524 | $439,889 | $258,200 | 13 | $364,281 | — | $196,051 |
| 2023 | $2,960,030 | $101,004 | $673,719 | $522,240 | 14 | $604,702 | $31,837 | $198,239 |
| 2022 | $2,844,466 | $198,349 | $281,002 | $103,675 | 13 | $200,201 | $116,998 | $199,528 |
| 2021 | $3,207,143 | $1,255,965 | $267,490 | $139,860 | 13 | $198,647 | $1,186,622 | $171,525 |
| 2020 | $1,885,644 | $245,898 | $373,049 | $152,814 | 11 | — | — | $203,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bean Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 filing lists general community development as the use restriction for awards. Its grants show support for organizations and activities including school district expenses, operating expenses, youth services, health care, housing, community events, and arts and culture.
One grantee, St Charles Foundation, describes its mission as supporting St. Charles Health System and its work toward better health, better care, and better value.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $258,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $102,000, with a median of $7,500. The largest reported awards included $102,000 to Jefferson County School District 509J for school district expenses, $40,000 to Mountain Star for operating expenses, $33,200 to Darlene Urbach Memorial Youth Fund for general expenses, and $25,000 to St Charles Foundation as a general contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Scott Delamarter as president, Ronica Comingore as secretary, Jason Hertel as vice president, Tom Norton as treasurer, and Ali Alire as director.
Bean Foundation Inc is led by Scott Delamarter, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Delamarter
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Alire
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Hertel
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronica Comingore
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Norton
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: George Neilson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack Woll (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Daleena Green (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Clint Jacks (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bean Foundation Inc
How much does Bean Foundation Inc give each year?
Bean Foundation Inc gave $258K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $522K across 14 grants.
What is Bean Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bean Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $19,862, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bean Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Bean Foundation Inc give grants?
Bean Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madras, OR (10 grants) and Bend, OR (2 grants).
Does Bean Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of Bean Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bean Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bean Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jefferson County School District 509J ($102,000), Mountain Star ($40,000) and Darlene Urbach Memorial Youth Fund ($33,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bean Foundation Inc?
Bean Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bean Foundation Inc fund?
The 2024 filing lists general community development as the use restriction for awards. Its grants show support for organizations and activities including school district expenses, operating expenses, youth services, health care, housing, community events, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bean Foundation Inc?
Submit a brief description of needs requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bean Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bean Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0788470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Bean Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bean-foundation-inc-morg_6b89501929f14182bbaa486536962192
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