Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust
The Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Glasgow, Montana. Its 2024 filing shows grants to Montana recipients, including community projects, schools, health services, youth activities, and individual college tuition scholarships.
Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust gave $62K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,901
- -38.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,095
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,123
- Total assets
- $1,614,419
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (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.
How to apply to Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 248, Glasgow, MT 59230-0248
Phone: (406) 228-8392
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Glasgow ($15K). Together the top 7 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($27,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 87 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in the 2024 filing went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Glasgow Glasgow, MT | New Swimming Pool Architectural Fees. | $15,000 |
| Irle Elementary School Glasgow, MT | MooZoom Project | $5,644 |
| Milk River Inc Glasgow, MT | Commercial Washing Machine. | $5,000 |
| Opheim Youth Organization Opheim, MT | Park Project | $5,000 |
| 13 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $27,500 |
| Valley County Health Department Glasgow, MT | AEDs | $2,246 |
| Valley View Nursing Home Glasgow, MT | CPR Education | $1,043 |
| Hinsdale Public Schools Hinsdale, MT | Montana Literature Comes to Life | $468 |
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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 | $1,614,419 | $59,449 | $66,831 | $61,901 | 20 | $61,901 | $95,573 | $82,196 |
| 2023 | $1,579,754 | $55,960 | $105,096 | $100,246 | 18 | $100,246 | $69,109 | $77,034 |
| 2022 | $1,607,389 | $51,017 | $44,343 | $37,150 | 9 | $37,150 | $71,323 | $79,246 |
| 2021 | $1,570,264 | $47,052 | $53,088 | $49,000 | 13 | $53,088 | $278,951 | $83,724 |
| 2020 | $1,331,019 | $50,486 | $62,748 | $57,747 | 27 | — | $58,146 | $75,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $61,901 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $468 to $15,000, with a median grant of $2,123.
The largest grants included $15,000 to the City of Glasgow for new swimming pool architectural fees, $5,644 to Irle Elementary School for the MooZoom Project, $5,000 to Milk River Inc for a commercial washing machine, and $5,000 to Opheim Youth Organization for a park project. The foundation also awarded college tuition scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ruth Ann Hutcheson is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust is led by Ruth Ann Hutcheson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruth Ann Hutcheson
Trustee
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 Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust
How much does Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust give each year?
Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust gave $62K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 18 grants.
What is Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,123, and its average grant was $3,095, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust give grants?
Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Glasgow, MT (5 grants).
Does Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Tuition Scholarship." (13 grants).
Who are Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include City of Glasgow ($15,000), Irle Elementary School ($5,644) and Milk River Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($27,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust?
Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust?
The foundation 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 Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust's EIN?
Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2692249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Theo and Alyce Beck Foundation Trust 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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