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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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