Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation
The Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2025 filing, it reported 55 grants totaling $135,250 to organizations including civic-engagement, youth, reproductive-health, research, educational, and cultural organizations.
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation at a glance
In short: Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation gave $135K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,250
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,459
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,474,026
- +51.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (52% 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 Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Francis Beidler Iii
Mailing address: 53 W Jackson Blvd 530, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 922-3792
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Voter Participation Center ($47K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
274 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 274 grants of 274 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 39% to recipients in the District of Columbia. The remaining shares went to Massachusetts (4%), Tennessee (2%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 55 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2019) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | General | $47,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers Chicago, IL | General | $16,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois Chicago, IL | General | $9,000 |
| Chapin Hall Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum Chicago, IL | General | $4,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Georgetown Day School Washington, DC | General | $3,000 |
| History Center Lake Forestlake Bluff Lake Forest, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Near North Montessori School Chicago, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Webb School Knoxville, TN | General | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,474,026 | $640,861 | $140,707 | $135,250 | 55 | $137,065 | $647,518 | $147,070 |
| 2024 | $973,872 | $114,230 | $124,414 | $119,800 | 53 | $121,615 | $121,136 | $137,026 |
| 2023 | $984,056 | $-29,564 | $134,173 | $126,900 | 53 | $128,915 | $6,993 | $121,567 |
| 2022 | $1,147,793 | $126,880 | $120,837 | $116,150 | 55 | $118,265 | $135,474 | $128,415 |
| 2021 | $1,141,750 | $33,825 | $106,723 | $99,300 | 58 | — | $31,454 | $120,312 |
| 2020 | $1,214,648 | $52,442 | $95,189 | $88,300 | 54 | — | $49,575 | $100,034 |
| 2019 | $1,258,066 | $62,622 | $88,529 | $79,050 | 52 | — | $60,332 | $91,261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Voter Participation Center describes its mission as increasing civic engagement among under-represented communities, while Chicago Youth Centers says it provides early learning and out-of-school enrichment in under-resourced neighborhoods. Planned Parenthood of Illinois describes its work as providing and promoting reproductive health care, education, and rights. Chapin Hall Center for Children says it uses policy research to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities. Other recipients include a children’s museum, schools, and a local history organization.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $135,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $47,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $47,000 to the Voter Participation Center, $16,000 to Chicago Youth Centers, $9,000 to Planned Parenthood of Illinois, and $5,000 to Chapin Hall. Other notable grants included $4,000 to Chicago Children’s Museum and $3,000 each to Georgetown Day School, History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, Near North Montessori School, and Webb School.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact Francis Beidler III and submit an application in writing with information necessary to evaluate the organization and grant request. It lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Francis Beidler III and Prudence R Beidler as trustees.
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francis Beidler III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Prudence R. Beidler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation
How much does Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation give each year?
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation gave $135K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 53 grants.
What is Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation's typical grant size?
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,459, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation give grants?
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (18 grants), Lake Forest, IL (7 grants), Evanston, IL (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation's largest grantees?
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Voter Participation Center ($47,000), Chicago Youth Centers ($16,000) and Planned Parenthood of Illinois ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation?
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation?
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation's EIN?
Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3420629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Francis Beidler III & Prudence R Beidler Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/francis-beidler-iii-and-prudence-r-beidler-foundation-morg_07064eadf8984aeab8e6f5eed4bd333a
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