Beckmoore Foundation Inc
Beckmoore Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $333,000 to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes of “GENERAL FUND.”
Beckmoore Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Beckmoore Foundation Inc gave $333K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Indiana. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $333,000
- +56.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,813
- +56.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,751
- -94.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beckmoore Foundation Inc
- 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: 12505 Richlane Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46236-9323
Phone: (317) 621-7444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beckmoore Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Presbyterian Church ($92K). Together the top 10 received $319K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 45 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 15% to Illinois, 9% to Iowa, 3% to New Jersey, and 2% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Beckmoore Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2023) to $333K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Presbyterian Church Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $92,000 |
| Indianapolis Ballet Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Tumaini Foundation Mahomet, IL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoo (Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc) Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $35,000 |
| State University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City, IA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Community Health Network Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $23,000 |
| Dance Kaleidoscope Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Fund | $13,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hamiliton County Noblesville, IN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Usga Foundation Liberty Corner, NJ | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Global Health System Foundation Inc Fishers, IN | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,751 | $323,699 | $347,934 | $333,000 | 16 | $339,363 | $68,136 | $1,490 |
| 2024 | $101,716 | $310,527 | $219,107 | $212,832 | 16 | $214,719 | $107,830 | $2,856 |
| 2023 | $107,832 | $376,978 | $162,020 | $162,000 | 13 | $162,000 | $108,091 | $621 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beckmoore Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations in the arts, education, health-related fundraising, and community support. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation: Indianapolis Ballet says it provides performances, training, and community outreach; Dance Kaleidoscope says it aims to inspire, educate, and entertain through contemporary dance; the State University of Iowa Foundation says it advances the University of Iowa through engagement and philanthropy; and Amigos, the Richmond Latino Center says it supports the Latinx community in Richmond and Wayne County, Indiana.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $333,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $92,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $92,000 to Second Presbyterian Church, $50,000 each to Indianapolis Ballet and Tumaini Foundation, $35,000 to Indianapolis Zoo, and $30,000 to State University of Iowa Foundation. Other reported grants included $23,000 to Community Health Network, $13,500 to Dance Kaleidoscope, and $10,000 each to Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County and USGA Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL FUND.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Moore as president, Mary Beckwith as treasurer, Aaron Moore as secretary, and P Sue Beckwith and William Sando as directors.
Beckmoore Foundation Inc is led by David Moore, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Moore
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
P. Sue Beckwith
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
William Sando
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Aaron Moore
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Beckwith
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beth Burkhart (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Beckmoore Foundation Inc
How much does Beckmoore Foundation Inc give each year?
Beckmoore Foundation Inc gave $333K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $213K across 16 grants.
What is Beckmoore Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Beckmoore Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,813, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beckmoore Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Beckmoore Foundation Inc give grants?
Beckmoore Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and Iowa (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (9 grants).
Does Beckmoore Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Beckmoore Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beckmoore Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Beckmoore Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Second Presbyterian Church ($92,000), Indianapolis Ballet Inc ($50,000) and Tumaini Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beckmoore Foundation Inc?
Beckmoore Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $339K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beckmoore Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations in the arts, education, health-related fundraising, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beckmoore Foundation Inc?
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 Beckmoore Foundation Inc's EIN?
Beckmoore Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1993659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Beckmoore Foundation Inc 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Beckmoore Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/beckmoore-foundation-inc-morg_24a1342e036e4a82812fcbe89dbbb0b7
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