Beckmann Foundation
Beckmann Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation stated that it planned to terminate and distribute its remaining assets; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Beckmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Beckmann Foundation gave $111K across 10 grants in 2021 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $110,659
- +2874.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $11,066
- +1982.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Michigan (98% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Beckmann Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is from its final filing and should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14501 Se 51 Street, Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: (206) 632-6277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beckmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Hillsdale College Endowment ($107K). Together the top 9 received $110K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant list includes recipients in Michigan, Washington, and North Dakota, as well as recipients for which no location is listed. Hillsdale College Endowment and Hillsdale College, both in Hillsdale, Michigan, received the largest listed grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $111K (2021). In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Endowment Hillsdale, MI | Education | $106,734 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Education | $1,300 |
| Trumai Village | Education | $500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| Bern University | Education | $500 |
| Yudja Village | Education | $500 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Education | $340 |
| Seattle Central College Seattle, WA | Education | $150 |
| Bellevue College Student Fund Bellevue, WA | Education | $85 |
| Cavalier High School Cavalier, ND | Education | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,261 | $115,967 | $110,659 | 10 | $113,696 | — |
| 2020 | $113,706 | $27,497 | $7,870 | $3,720 | 7 | — | $4,736 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2021 grants listed in the filing were for education. Recipients included colleges, a high school, and organizations whose locations were not provided in the filing.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $110,659. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $106,734, with a median of $500. The largest grants listed were $106,734 to Hillsdale College Endowment and $1,300 to Hillsdale College, both for education. Other recipients included Trumai Village, an individual recipient, Bern University, and Yudja Village, each receiving $500 for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jan Beckmann was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Beckmann Foundation is led by Jan Beckmann, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jan Beckmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: D. Evans (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Beckmann Foundation
How much does Beckmann Foundation give each year?
Beckmann Foundation gave $111K across 10 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $4K across 7 grants.
What is Beckmann Foundation's typical grant size?
Beckmann Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $500, and its average grant was $11,066, across 10 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beckmann Foundation give grants?
Beckmann Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hillsdale, MI (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Beckmann Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Beckmann Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants).
Who are Beckmann Foundation's largest grantees?
Beckmann Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Hillsdale College Endowment ($106,734), Hillsdale College ($1,300) and Trumai Village ($500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Beckmann Foundation fund?
The 2021 grants listed in the filing were for education. Recipients included colleges, a high school, and organizations whose locations were not provided in the filing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beckmann Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 Beckmann Foundation's EIN?
Beckmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1819651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Beckmann 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 September 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 2020–2021
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