F William Beckwith & Leola I Beckwith Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAmes, Iowa · EIN 42-1448419 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $110,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blank Children's Hospital | Des Moines, IA | Charitable purposes | $110,000 |
| Chris Norton Foundation | Altoona, IA | Charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Iowa Grocers Education Foundation | Urbandale, IA | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($50,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $357,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $250,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631389349100313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1448419
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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