Beech Street Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-1781489 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEFFREY BAUMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2660 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, APT 7D, WASHINGTON DC 20008 |
| Phone | 2024949521 |
| Form and materials | A DESCRIPTION OF THE PURPOSE (ONLY 501(C)(3) CHARITIES), ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE ENTITY |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Theater | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $100,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $65,000 |
| Levine School of Music | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $40,000 |
| Nautilus Fund | Bar Harbor, ME | Voluntary contribution | $35,000 |
| National Partnership for Women and | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $25,000 |
| National Womens Law Center | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $25,000 |
| Studio Theatre | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $25,000 |
| The Theatre Lab | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $25,000 |
| Abramson Scholarship Foundation | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $20,000 |
| Waba | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | Voluntary contribution | $15,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $10,000 |
| Lab School Fund | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $10,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldstone School | Bronx, NY | Voluntary contribution | $5,000 |
| Cedille Records | Chicago, IL | Voluntary contribution | $2,500 |
| DC Bar Pro Bono Center | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $2,000 |
| Carmel Bach Festival | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
| Round House Theatre | Silver Spring, MD | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
| Washington Bach Consort | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
| Washington Legal Clinic for the Hom | Washington, DC | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
| Yale Law School Fund | New Haven, CT | Voluntary contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $429,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $348,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $576,253 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631949349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1781489
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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