The 3 B'S Foundation Inc
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported 14 grants totaling $131,588 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations that include conservation, education, arts, and community-serving grantees.
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The 3 B'S Foundation Inc gave $132K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Connecticut. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,588
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,399
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,888,002
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (42% 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 The 3 B'S Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ftci- One Madison Ave Ste 2000, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 632-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The 3 B'S Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlantic White Shark Conservancy ($19K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (42%), New York (22%), Massachusetts (14%), Virginia (14%), and Maine (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The 3 B'S Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 $60K (2019) to $132K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic White Shark Conservancy North Chatham, MA | General Support | $18,598 |
| Wolf Conservation Center Inc South Salem, NY | General Operations | $18,598 |
| St Timothy Catholic School Chantilly, VA | General Support | $18,598 |
| Ridgebury Historical Society Ridgefield, CT | General Support | $15,000 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | General Support | $10,794 |
| President and Trustees of Bates College Lewiston, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Founder's Hall Foundation Inc Ridgefield, CT | Founders Hall Senior Class | $5,000 |
| Keeler Tavern and Museum Ridgefield, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Studios Bridgeport, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ridgefield Library Ridgefield, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,888,002 | $131,322 | $159,121 | $131,588 | 14 | $139,149 | $113,710 | $157,971 |
| 2024 | $1,915,763 | $363,624 | $129,597 | $106,277 | 12 | $113,323 | $117,087 | $138,635 |
| 2023 | $1,682,475 | $285,462 | $111,801 | $94,019 | 13 | $99,982 | $47,596 | $112,241 |
| 2022 | $1,509,807 | $278,355 | $115,509 | $97,170 | 11 | $103,580 | $36,460 | $100,427 |
| 2021 | $1,347,825 | $172,718 | $99,975 | $79,448 | 9 | $89,569 | $45,251 | $107,292 |
| 2020 | $1,275,023 | $199,527 | $82,077 | $68,430 | 9 | — | $73,814 | $84,647 |
| 2019 | $1,157,657 | $145,066 | $72,941 | $59,748 | 12 | — | $20,412 | $73,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 3 B'S Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $158K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Wolf Conservation Center describes its work as advancing the survival of wolves through education, advocacy, research, and participation in recovery and release programs. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy says it supports scientific research, public safety, and community education to inspire shark conservation. Fractured Atlas describes its mission as making the path from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives.
Other 2025 grantees include Bates College, which describes itself as a liberal arts and sciences college; Woodcock Nature Center, whose mission is to reconnect the community to nature and one another; and Founders Hall Foundation, which provides social, educational, and physical fitness programs for active seniors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $131,588. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $18,598, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $18,598 each to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Wolf Conservation Center, and St. Timothy Catholic School; $15,000 to Ridgebury Historical Society; $10,794 to Fractured Atlas; and $10,000 to Bates College. The filing lists general support or general operations as the purpose for several of these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David C Beebe III and Scott M Beebe as directors.
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David C. Beebe III
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott M. Beebe
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Evelyn Beebe (2019–2020) — Director
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 The 3 B'S Foundation Inc
How much does The 3 B'S Foundation Inc give each year?
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc gave $132K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $106K across 12 grants.
What is The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,399, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The 3 B'S Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The 3 B'S Foundation Inc give grants?
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ridgefield, CT (6 grants).
Does The 3 B'S Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Atlantic White Shark Conservancy ($18,598), Wolf Conservation Center Inc ($18,598) and St Timothy Catholic School ($18,598), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The 3 B'S Foundation Inc?
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (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 The 3 B'S Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 3 B'S Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's EIN?
The 3 B'S Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3752909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The 3 B'S Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 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 14, 2024)
Live grants for the work The 3 B'S Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The 3 B'S Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-3-b-s-foundation-inc-morg_5ca19101be974d1a952964d91ce0766b
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