Nancy Jones Beard Foundation
The Nancy Jones Beard Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a hospital, an emergency medical services organization, and organizations supporting human services and cultural activities.
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation at a glance
In short: Nancy Jones Beard Foundation gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $209K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,878,358
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $208,706
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,501,994
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nancy Jones Beard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Bbh Co 140 Broadway Pb-Tax S, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 493-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy Jones Beard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nuvance Health ($1.5M). Together the top 9 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 69 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Connecticut (93%) and Florida (7%). The filing also lists grants to recipients in Oregon and Maine, each representing 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nancy Jones Beard Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $2.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvance Health Danbury, CT | Bauer Family Pavilion- | $1,500,290 |
| Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Westport, CT | General Operating | $250,613 |
| Home Safe Lake Worth, FL | General Support | $100,255 |
| Palm Beach Drama Works West Palm Beach, FL | General | $13,200 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Church of the Assumption Food Pantry Westport, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| Pilcrow Foundation Cottage Grove, OR | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Westport Woman's Club Inc Westport, CT | General Support | $1,000 |
| Yellow Tulip Fund Portland, ME | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $14,501,994 | $1,634,921 | $2,005,343 | $1,878,358 | 9 | $1,885,108 | $1,522,343 | $1,255,996 |
| 2023 | $13,054,443 | $1,160,606 | $2,559,835 | $2,440,495 | 12 | $2,445,525 | $543,496 | $1,217,548 |
| 2022 | $12,623,075 | $1,173,422 | $2,657,010 | $2,507,884 | 9 | $2,515,318 | $540,576 | $1,240,908 |
| 2021 | $12,144,710 | $2,184,057 | $1,708,729 | $1,547,640 | 11 | $1,557,118 | $1,034,551 | $1,283,627 |
| 2020 | $11,209,345 | $2,907,681 | $1,266,842 | $1,126,807 | 28 | — | $779,400 | $955,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy Jones Beard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for Nuvance Health’s Bauer Family Pavilion, Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical, and Home Safe. Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical describes its mission as assisting Westport in providing emergency medical services by helping staff ambulances and meet other emergency personnel needs. The Westport Woman’s Club describes itself as a philanthropic organization supporting charitable, educational, cultural, and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $1,878,358. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,500,290, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants were $1,500,290 to Nuvance Health for the Bauer Family Pavilion, $250,613 to Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical for general operating support, and $100,255 to Home Safe for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eugene P. Beard, Nancy J. Beard, and Gregory Scott Beard as trustees.
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eugene P. Beard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Scott Beard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Beard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 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 Nancy Jones Beard Foundation
How much does Nancy Jones Beard Foundation give each year?
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation gave $1.9M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 12 grants.
What is Nancy Jones Beard Foundation's typical grant size?
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $208,706, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nancy Jones Beard Foundation give grants?
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westport, CT (3 grants).
Does Nancy Jones Beard Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Nancy Jones Beard Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nancy Jones Beard Foundation's largest grantees?
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nuvance Health ($1,500,290), Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical ($250,613) and Home Safe ($100,255), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Jones Beard Foundation?
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy Jones Beard Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for Nuvance Health’s Bauer Family Pavilion, Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical, and Home Safe. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Jones Beard Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nancy Jones Beard Foundation's EIN?
Nancy Jones Beard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0735167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nancy Jones Beard 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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