The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn

Foundation · Grantmaker RENO, NV EIN: 57-6113645

The Frances & William H Beattie Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada, established in 1988. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, human services, and community support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.9M

+5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$277K

+7.8% YoY

Grant Count

+5.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+2.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn reported a distributable amount of $266K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
General support
Teacher scholarships
Operating support

Grantmaking

The foundation made 22 grants in 2023, including:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

North Carolina
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $1.4M (98%)

Massachusetts $24K (2%)

States

Massachusetts North Carolina

Cities

AshevilleBlack MountainBrevardChapel HillDurhamFalmouthGreensboroHendersonvilleMarshallPenlandPittsboroRaleighResearch Triangle ParkWake Forest

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total Assets: $3,697,126
Total Revenues: $315,514
Total Expenses: $310,375
Investment Income & Dividends: $135,893
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $179,621
Total Liabilities: $0
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue Trends (2023 vs. 2022):

Investment income increased 22.1% year-over-year
Net gains from asset sales increased 159.9% year-over-year

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,915,330	$3,697,126	$3,693,589
Revenue	$557,866	$315,514	$180,409
Expenses	$336,275	$310,375	$312,274
Qualifying Distributions	$291,476	$272,379	$272,371
Net Investment Income	$517,887	$280,028	$143,325
Distributable Amount	$265,926	$248,238	$254,662

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

212 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nc Chapter of the Nature Conservancy ($20,000), Pisgah Legal Services ($20,000), Go Global Nc - Teacher Scholarships ($13,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
APPALACHIAN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROJ ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
ASHEVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$8,000
ARTSAVL (ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL) ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000
ASHEVILLE CITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000
ASHEVILLE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000
BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUS & ARTS CENTE ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
CHILDREN FIRST OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY INC ASHEVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CONSERVING CAROLINA HENDERSONVILLE, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CAPITAL BANK TRUST	Trustee	5	$13,486

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • General support • Teacher scholarships • Operating support

How do I apply for a grant from The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $1,600–$22,000 • Annual giving: $257,000 (2023) • Total grants distributed: $257,000 (2023) **Recent Grant Activity (2023):** The foundation made 22 grants in 2023, including: • Pisgah Legal Services: $20,000 (General Support) • Muddy Sneakers: $10,000 (General Support) • YWCA of Asheville: $10,000 (General Support) **Historical Grantmaking:** The foundation has supported environmental conservation and community organizations, including grants t…

Where does The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • North Carolina • Massachusetts

What size grants does The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn award?

In 2024, The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn awarded 41 grants totaling $277K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn reported a distributable amount of $266K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn's EIN?

The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6113645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.