Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust

EIN 26-0745711 · IA · NTEE T90

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$35K Funds in IA, IL, MI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust based in IA paid 39 grants totaling $2.7M to 39 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $375K, with a median of $35K. Its largest recipients included Common Chord, The Salvation Army, and Project Renewal. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$48,429,176
Giving (latest yr)
$2,729,700
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$35K
Recipients
39
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Common Chord$375,000
  • The Salvation Army$330,000
  • Project Renewal$277,200
  • Child Serve Foundation$250,000
  • Scott County Family Y$200,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$2,615,700 · 34 grants
  • Illinois$74,000 · 4 grants
  • Michigan$40,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (39)

Common Chord
Davenport, IA
Reinvigorating the Redstone Building
$375,000
The Salvation Army
Davenport, IA
New housing for men struggling with substance abuse/Christmas pantry help.
$330,000
Project Renewal
Davenport, IA
Renovations
$277,200
Child Serve Foundation
Johnson, IA
Capital Fund Support for Child Serve Davenport Center.
$250,000
Scott County Family Y
Davenport, IA
Kids Camp and Scholarship
$200,000
Assumption High School
Davenport, IA
Building a new Tennis Court
$140,000
River Bend Food Reservoir
Davenport, IA
Hunger Drive
$125,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Davenport, IA
Youth Mentoring
$90,000
One Eighty Zone Inc
Davneport, IA
Renovation
$85,000
Hav Life Foundation
Davenport, IA
Assisting At Risk Youth
$80,000
Testimonies of Hope Inc
Davenport, IA
Support for Victims of Violence
$60,000
Grow Quad Cities - Iowa
Davenport, IA
Operating Support
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust reported 39 itemized grants totaling $2.7M. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $375K (median $35K).

Recent recipients include Common Chord, The Salvation Army, Project Renewal, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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