Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I is a private foundation, based in Nashotah, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $146K. Net investment income was $61K.
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I at a glance
In short: Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I gave $146K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,700
- +125.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,814
- +93.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,153,189
- +81.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Historic Haynet - Milwaukee Public Museum ($100K). Together the top 7 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 35 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I gives
- Giving grew 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $146K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $146K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Haynet - Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI | To Support Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI | Support Operations | $25,000 |
| Catholic Stewardship Appeal Milwaukee, WI | Support Operations | $10,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI | Support for the Arts | $10,000 |
| United Way Milwaukee, WI | Support for the Arts | $500 |
| Catholic Relief Services Milwaukee, WI | Support Operations | $100 |
| Tunnels to Towers Veterans Milwaukee, WI | Support for the Arts | $100 |
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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 | $2,153,189 | $1,120,506 | $155,478 | $145,700 | 7 | $145,700 | $60,579 | $98,290 |
| 2023 | $1,188,161 | $173,820 | $70,063 | $64,500 | 6 | $64,500 | $168,257 | $61,553 |
| 2022 | $1,084,404 | $-2,214 | $99,267 | $85,510 | 5 | $86,510 | $28,111 | $63,971 |
| 2021 | $1,185,885 | $283,115 | $80,117 | $74,000 | 8 | $74,000 | $277,180 | $70,243 |
| 2020 | $982,887 | $59,035 | $79,223 | $73,700 | 9 | — | $54,012 | $65,010 |
| 2019 | $1,003,075 | $62,243 | $66,009 | $59,500 | 10 | — | $57,234 | $61,459 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I reported a distributable amount of $98K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jo Ann Beightol
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Beightol
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott C. Beightol
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I
How much does Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I give each year?
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I gave $146K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 6 grants.
What is Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I's typical grant size?
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,814, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I give grants?
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (7 grants).
Does Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (3 grants) and "Support for the Arts" (3 grants).
Who are Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I's largest grantees?
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I's largest 2024 grantees include Historic Haynet - Milwaukee Public Museum ($100,000), Milwaukee Public Museum ($25,000) and Catholic Stewardship Appeal ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I?
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I's EIN?
Jo Ann and Richard Beightol Foundation I's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4481606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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