The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wayne, PA EIN: 23-6910944

The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd is a private foundation based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Its 2021 filing lists grants to charitable organizations and an individual recipient, with purposes including general program support and support for specific funds, archives, and a design studio. The foundation appears to have wound down: its 2020 filing is marked as its final return and states that it distributed all funds to qualified charitable organizations effective June 30, 2021.

The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd at a glance

In short: The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd gave $1.0M across 13 grants in 2021 (avg $79K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2021)
$1,030,754
Grants made (2021)
13
Average grant
$79,289
Median grant
$15,000
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (43% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.

How to apply to The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing states that distributions were restricted to predetermined charitable organizations. The trustees had passed a resolution to terminate the foundation effective for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, and the filing states that all funds had been distributed to qualified charitable organizations effective June 30, 2021.

Contact

Application contact: Bruce M Brown
Mailing address: 709 Great Springs Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-1703
Phone: (610) 688-3200

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

For 2021 grant dollars, the recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania 43%, Mississippi 19%, Nebraska 19%, California 19%, and Virginia 0%.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

Bryn MawrLincolnPhiladelphiaRestonSan FranciscoSpringfieldTupeloValley Forge

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M13 grants2021

In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $1.0M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
13 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$1,030,754
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

The most recent filing on record is for 2021; no later filing is reported.

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2021$430,354$1,059,698$1,030,75413$429,188$14,526

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement is provided. Grant purposes listed for 2021 included general program support, archive maintenance, support for named funds, and a design studio.

Grantmaking

In 2021, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $1,030,754. Grant amounts ranged from $34 to $194,724, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest listed grants were $194,724 each to American Family Association, Arbor Day Foundation, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Ploughshares Fund, and The Community Foundation. Other listed grants included $20,000 to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and $15,000 to Cape Eleuthera Foundation.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2021 filing lists Bruce M. Brown, Carter H. Brown, Anthony J. Brown, and Medford Brown III as trustees.

The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Anthony J. Brown At

    Trustee

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

  • BRUCE M BROWN to

    Trustee

    New on the 2021 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carter H. Brown

    Trustee

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Medford Brown III

    Trustee

    New on the 2021 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd

How much does The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd give each year?

The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd gave $1.0M across 13 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd's typical grant size?

The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd's median grant in 2021 was $15,000, and its average grant was $79,289, across 13 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd give grants?

The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd's top state is Pennsylvania, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Mississippi (19%) and Nebraska (19%).

Does The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd give general operating support?

Yes: 54% of The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd fund?

No mission statement is provided. Grant purposes listed for 2021 included general program support, archive maintenance, support for named funds, and a design studio. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd's EIN?

The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6910944. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.

Does The HBE Foundation Co Beucler Kelly & Irwin Ltd 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 October 2026.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

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