Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati
The Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. It makes grants in arts and humanities, education, environment, health, human services, and public benefit, primarily for organizations serving Manchester and Amherst.
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati at a glance
In short: Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati gave $609K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New Hampshire. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $609,315
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,311
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,901,498
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (18 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts applications electronically. Prospective applicants may discuss projects with the Foundation Director before applying. Applications must be completed in the applicant’s assigned folder by 5 p.m. on the deadline. Materials listed by the foundation include a completed application cover sheet, project narrative, itemized project budget and sources of support, the organization’s latest financial statement and current operating budget, board members’ professional affiliations, and IRS exemption letter with the organization’s federal identification number. Applications are accepted from 501(c)(3) nonprofits and municipal and public agencies serving Manchester and Amherst; statewide or regional organizations may apply when they provide substantial, documented service to those communities. The foundation does not fund individuals, scholarships, field trips, or programs or activities that have already taken place. After receiving a grant, an organization should wait two years before applying again. Capital support is available; contributions to capital campaigns generally do not exceed 3–4% of the campaign goal, with exceptions noted for organizations serving low-income populations with limited fundraising capacity.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation lists three annual deadlines: December 1, April 1, and September 1, with grant review meetings in February, June, and November, respectively.
- Deadline
- The foundation lists three annual deadlines: December 1, April 1, and September 1, with grant review meetings in…
- Contact
Application contact: Norwin S And Elizabeth N Bean Fdn
Mailing address: 40 Stark Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 493-7257
Website: https://beanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati
Who Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Families in Transition ($50K). Together the top 10 received $297K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 160 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant support is primarily allocated to Manchester and Amherst, New Hampshire. Its policy generally targets 90% of funding to Manchester and 10% to Amherst, subject to community needs. Statewide or regional organizations may be considered when a grant will have a significant, quantifiable impact directly in those communities; recommendations do not extend geographically to surrounding towns. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 30 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 7% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $574K (2020) to $624K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $609K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families in Transition Manchester, NH | To purchase a property management system to support 22 properties in manchester that provide housing to 500 low-income individuals | $50,000 |
| NH Historical Society Concord, NH | To support a partnership with the manchester school district to integrate moose on the loose social studies curriculum into manchester's elementary schools | $34,000 |
| Moore Center Services Inc Manchester, NH | Support to update the moore center's lobby with advanced security features, including surveillance cameras and secure entry systems, to better protect vulnerable clients | $32,410 |
| Manchester Police Athletic League Manchester, NH | To Support Mpal Choices Program | $30,000 |
| Girls Inc of NH Manchester, NH | To Refurbish a Bus for Long-Term Use | $25,927 |
| 1269 CAF Ministries Manchester, NH | Complete no cost barrier housing units at 456 union st | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Manchester Manchester, NH | Support Upgrades to the Clubhouse Gymnasium | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley Milford, NH | Rock Wall, Theatre Floor | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County Manchester, NH | To strengthen capacity to fulfil the mission of reducing hunger, food insecurity and social isolation among low-income older and disabled adults in amherst and manchester | $25,000 |
| NH Legal Assistance Concord, NH | To support the provision of civil legal services at weekly eviction defense clinics at manchester circuit court | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,901,498 | $875,787 | $807,311 | $609,315 | 30 | $726,834 | $785,310 | $669,769 |
| 2023 | $12,833,022 | $676,747 | $767,237 | $598,726 | 32 | $689,347 | $598,857 | $633,235 |
| 2022 | $12,923,512 | $164,843 | $815,536 | $624,193 | 31 | $733,082 | $241,430 | $689,077 |
| 2021 | $13,556,648 | $1,520,237 | $750,006 | $579,618 | 34 | $667,540 | $1,242,261 | $725,936 |
| 2020 | $12,792,471 | $912,072 | $751,145 | $573,550 | 33 | — | $338,843 | $703,258 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati reported a distributable amount of $670K for 2024 — 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 describes itself as a broad-purpose charitable foundation. Its grant program supports programs, equipment, and facility improvements in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and public benefit. It seeks projects that address a significant problem or opportunity through a well-planned approach and skilled professional and voluntary leadership.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees, rather than defining the foundation’s own mission. Families in Transition describes its mission as preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness. The Moore Center says it serves people with intellectual, developmental, and personal challenges by creating opportunities for a good life. The Manchester Police Athletic League describes its work as instilling values and responsibility in young people and fostering positive relationships with police officers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $609,315. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $50,000 to Families in Transition for a property management system supporting 22 Manchester properties that provide housing to 500 low-income individuals; $34,000 to the New Hampshire Historical Society for a partnership with Manchester School District to bring its Moose on the Loose social studies curriculum to elementary schools; and $32,410 to Moore Center Services for lobby security upgrades. Other awards included $30,000 to the Manchester Police Athletic League for its Choices Program, $25,000 to 1269 CAF Ministries for barrier-free housing units, and $25,000 to New Hampshire Legal Assistance for civil legal services at weekly eviction defense clinics in Manchester Circuit Court.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John F. Dinkel and Thomas J. Donovan as senior trustees, and Richard Sigel, Katy Easterly-Martey, Robert Heaton, Sandra Pelletier, and Rashida Eltag Mohamed as term trustees.
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katy Easterly-Martey
Term Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Robert Heaton
Term Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Thomas J. Donovan
Senior Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Rashida Eltag Mohamed
Term Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Richard Sigel
Term Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Sandra Pelletier
Term Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
John F. Dinkel
Senior Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kristen McCracken (2020–2023) — Term Trustee
- Former: Michael Delaney (2020–2022) — Term Trustee
- Former: Maria Mongan (2020–2021) — Term Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Thomas J Donovan (Senior Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati
How much does Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati give each year?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati gave $609K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $599K across 32 grants.
What is Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati's typical grant size?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,311, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati that year got $19K on average.
Where does Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati give grants?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (20 grants) and Concord, NH (5 grants).
Does Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati's largest grantees?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati's largest 2024 grantees include Families in Transition ($50,000), NH Historical Society ($34,000) and Moore Center Services Inc ($32,410), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $727K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $670K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati fund?
The foundation describes itself as a broad-purpose charitable foundation. Its grant program supports programs, equipment, and facility improvements in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and public benefit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati?
The foundation accepts applications electronically. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati's EIN?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6013381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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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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