Beardsley Foundation
The Beardsley Foundation is an independent foundation established in 1976 in Washington. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the foundation gives primarily for the arts, children and youth services, and community organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$277K
-23.5% YoY
Grant Count
61
+1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-24.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Arts
- Children and youth services
- Community organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program supporting its stated focus areas. Interested applicants can contact the foundation directly at 725-249-8793 for information about grant opportunities and application procedures.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and operates from a Milwaukee address (PO Box 634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,082,097 | $5,036,149 | $5,087,136 |
| Revenue | $338,743 | $379,781 | $517,174 |
| Expenses | $392,634 | $450,352 | $398,689 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $303,145 | $374,871 | $326,104 |
| Net Investment Income | $253,730 | $310,602 | $449,421 |
| Distributable Amount | $350,827 | $321,193 | $344,586 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY BEARDSLEY | CO-TRUSTEE | 20 | — |
Contact Information
Telephone: 725-249-8793
Mailing Address: PO Box 634 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634 United States
EIN: 91-6214189
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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