The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Belvedere, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working on domestic violence, environmental issues, reproductive rights, health, and community services.
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc gave $60K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,250
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +154.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,152
- -57.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $963,180
- +8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (85% 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 The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Maybridge Road, Belvedere, CA 94920
Phone: (415) 435-1961
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Domestic Peace ($12K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (85%), with shares reported for New York (6%), Arizona (2%), Washington, D.C. (2%), and New Jersey (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 28 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 7% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). 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 $55K (2023) to $73K (2020). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Domestic Peace San Rafael, CA | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Pacific Forest Trust San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NC Concord, CA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| UCSF Medical Center San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Samaritan Neighborhood Center Oakland, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Laytonville Healthy Start Laytonville, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York City, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Eoydc Oakland, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Marin Food Bank Novato, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Marin Ventures San Rafael, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 | $963,180 | $54,606 | $71,988 | $60,250 | 28 | $69,711 | $42,868 | $63,962 |
| 2023 | $889,488 | $-3,580 | $55,950 | $55,000 | 11 | $55,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $949,018 | $2,590 | $69,260 | $64,500 | 27 | $64,500 | — | $62,920 |
| 2021 | $1,015,688 | $16,160 | $82,802 | $68,250 | 29 | $68,250 | $1,608 | $68,460 |
| 2020 | $1,082,330 | $229,519 | $85,558 | $73,250 | 26 | — | $217,211 | $65,768 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $64K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. Center for Domestic Peace describes itself as working to end domestic violence; Pacific Forest Trust works on forest conservation; and the Center for Reproductive Rights works on reproductive rights. Other recipients include organizations serving people with developmental disabilities, older adults, and families affected by the PPP3CA variant, as well as climate and environmental journalism organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $60,250. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $11,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $11,500 to Center for Domestic Peace, $10,000 to Pacific Forest Trust, $7,000 to Planned Parenthood of NC, and $4,000 to UCSF Medical Center. Other notable grants included $3,500 to Samaritan Neighborhood Center and $2,500 each to Laytonville Healthy Start and the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R Stuart Bewley as President and Donna Motluk as Vice President.
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc is led by R Stuart Bewley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R Stuart Bewley
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Motluk
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc gave $60K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 11 grants.
What is The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,152, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), San Rafael, CA (4 grants), Laytonville, CA (4 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (28 grants).
Who are The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Domestic Peace ($11,500), Pacific Forest Trust ($10,000) and Planned Parenthood of NC ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc reported $963K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bewley-Motluk Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0150794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bewley-Motluk Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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