Beard Scholarship Fund

EIN 30-6661295 Β· NJ Β· NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$692.5K Funds in IL, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Beard Scholarship Fund based in NJ paid 4 grants totaling $2.8M to 4 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $277K to $1.1M, with a median of $692.5K. Its largest recipients included BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, and PEORIA HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$58,252,487
Giving (latest yr)
$2,770,188
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$692.5K
Recipients
4
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Bradley University$1,108,075
  • Northwestern University$1,108,075
  • Peoria High School Alumni Association$277,019
  • Texas Lutheran University$277,019

Where grants went

  • Illinois$2,493,169 Β· 3 grants
  • Texas$277,019 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (4)

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Unrestricted General
$1,108,075
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
Unrestricted General
$1,108,075
Peoria High School Alumni Association
Peoria, IL
Unrestricted General
$277,019
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX
Unrestricted General
$277,019

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Beard Scholarship Fund does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Beard Scholarship Fund is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Beard Scholarship Fund reported 4 itemized grants totaling $2.8M. Individual grants ranged from $277K to $1.1M (median $692.5K).

Recent recipients include BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, PEORIA HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Beard Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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