Bep Earthwise Foundation
BEP Earthwise Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997, originally in Michigan and currently based in Ridgway, Colorado. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization designated for charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$409K
+14.2% YoY
Grant Count
30
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+14.2% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a focus on charitable giving. In 2023, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $358,100 in total giving.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is located in Ridgway, Colorado and appears to support organizations operating in the Rocky Mountain region and nationally.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,078,854
- Total Revenue: $402,206
- Total Expenses: $374,494
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Grants and Contributions: $289,210
- Investment Income and Dividends: $48,556
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no outstanding liabilities and consistent revenue generation from both contributions and investment income.
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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
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fos Feminista ($50,000), Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains ($50,000), Population Action International ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLORADO WEST LAND TRUST GRAND JUNCTION, CO | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| CONSERVATION FUND-WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE COLORADO BOULDER, CO | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND BOULDER, CO | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $35,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE RIDGWAY LIBRARY RIDGWAY, CO | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| FOS FEMINISTA NEW YORK, NY | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| GREAT OLD BROADS FOR WILDERNESS DURANGO, CO | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| HOPEWEST MONTROSE MONTROSE, CO | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL BOZEMAN, MT | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $35,000 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY-COLORADO BOULDER, CO | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $35,000 |
| OURAY COUNTY ARTS ASSOCIATION OURAY, CO | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $200 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara E Parish serves as Trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA E PARISH | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 2314 County Road 23, Ridgway, CO 81432-9540
- Telephone: 970-626-6882
- EIN: 36-7166378
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Bep Earthwise Foundation?
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a focus on charitable giving. In 2023, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $358,100 in total giving. Recent grant recipients have included: • Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains ($50,000) • Population Action International ($50,000) • Population Connection ($15,000) • Conservation Fund-Western Regional Office Colorado
Where does Bep Earthwise Foundation make grants?
The foundation is located in Ridgway, Colorado and appears to support organizations operating in the Rocky Mountain region and nationally.
What size grants does Bep Earthwise Foundation award?
In 2024, Bep Earthwise Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $409K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bep Earthwise Foundation's EIN?
Bep Earthwise Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7166378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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