Bep Earthwise Foundation
Invitation OnlyRidgway, Colorado · EIN 36-7166378 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$409K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fos Feminista | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains | Denver, CO | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Population Action International | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Boulder, CO | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Bozeman, MT | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Colorado | Boulder, CO | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Conservation Fund-Western Regional Office Colorado | Boulder, CO | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Denver, CO | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Society Colorado | Durango, CO | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Population Connection | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | Telluride, CO | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Voyager Youth Program | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | Grand Junction, CO | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ouray County Emergency Medical Services | Ouray, CO | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Ouray Mountain Rescue Team | Ouray, CO | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Trust for Land Restoration | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Ridgway Library | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Ouray Trail Group | Ouray, CO | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Great Old Broads for Wilderness | Durango, CO | Charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | Grand Junction, CO | Charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Hopewest Montrose | Montrose, CO | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Ouray County Food Pantry | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| San Juan Skijoring Inc | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Ridgway Ouray Community Council | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Sherbino Theater | Ridgway, CO | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| The Wright Opera House | Ouray, CO | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ouray County Arts Association | Ouray, CO | Charitable purpose | $200 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild | Ouray, CO | Charitable purpose | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $408,900 | 30 |
| 2023 | $358,100 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522849349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7166378
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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