Edmund Beck Foundation
The Edmund Beck Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it awarded grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, a pediatric medical collaboration network, a food bank, and organizations working in health and land conservation.
Edmund Beck Foundation at a glance
In short: Edmund Beck Foundation gave $544K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Virginia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $544,000
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,600
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,176,430
- +12.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edmund Beck Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 565 5Th Ave 19Th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 661-2640
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edmund Beck Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Careways Collaborative ($65K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 188 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Virginia (24%), Maine (15%), Oregon (12%), Connecticut (11%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edmund Beck Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 40 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $399K (2020) to $644K (2021). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $544K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Careways Collaborative Beaverton, OR | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $65,000 |
| Beloit College Annual Fund Beloit, WI | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $45,000 |
| Westminster School Simsbury, CT | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $43,000 |
| James Madison University Foundation Harrisonburg, VA | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Keawaydia Foundation Salisbury, VT | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $30,000 |
| First Tee Virginia Blue Ridge Charlottesville, VA | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Virginia Opera Richmond, VA | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Colby College Waterville, ME | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $16,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Achieve Charitable Purpose | $16,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,176,430 | $793,916 | $557,804 | $544,000 | 40 | $551,014 | $772,667 | $263,435 |
| 2023 | $1,940,318 | $455,830 | $543,300 | $507,000 | 41 | $517,458 | $433,889 | $229,958 |
| 2022 | $2,027,788 | $141,521 | $450,842 | $411,000 | 36 | $411,868 | $123,246 | $244,221 |
| 2021 | $2,337,109 | $948,976 | $683,419 | $644,000 | 37 | $649,867 | $936,615 | $263,461 |
| 2020 | $2,071,552 | $-91,430 | $427,929 | $399,008 | 34 | — | $20,784 | $218,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edmund Beck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $263K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Careways Collaborative describes its mission as building a global network of pediatric medical teams to collaborate and improve outcomes for children and families. Westminster School describes its mission as providing a high-quality elementary and middle school education. The Begin Again Foundation says it works to raise awareness about sepsis and toxic shock syndrome and provide financial assistance to survivors and their families. Harpswell Heritage Land Trust lists land conservation, trails and public access, and education among its activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $544,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $65,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $65,000 to Careways Collaborative, $45,000 to Beloit College Annual Fund, $43,000 to Westminster School, and $40,000 to James Madison University Foundation. Other grants included $30,000 to Keawaydia Foundation, $25,000 each to First Tee Virginia Blue Ridge and Virginia Opera, and $20,000 to Colby College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Beck, William Beck, and Avent Beck as directors.
Edmund Beck Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Avent Beck
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Beck
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Beck
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Edmund Beck Foundation
How much does Edmund Beck Foundation give each year?
Edmund Beck Foundation gave $544K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $507K across 41 grants.
What is Edmund Beck Foundation's typical grant size?
Edmund Beck Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,600, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edmund Beck Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Edmund Beck Foundation give grants?
Edmund Beck Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (15%) and Oregon (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Bedford, MA (3 grants), Brunswick, ME (2 grants), Westport, MA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Who are Edmund Beck Foundation's largest grantees?
Edmund Beck Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Careways Collaborative ($65,000), Beloit College Annual Fund ($45,000) and Westminster School ($43,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edmund Beck Foundation?
Edmund Beck Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $551K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edmund Beck Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Careways Collaborative describes its mission as building a global network of pediatric medical teams to collaborate and improve outcomes for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edmund Beck Foundation?
The foundation 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 Edmund Beck Foundation's EIN?
Edmund Beck Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6082501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edmund Beck 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Edmund Beck Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edmund-beck-foundation-morg_b05af1f1bbe14d059e4e19ff7691605d
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