Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust
Historical FunderDavenport, Iowa · EIN 26-0745711 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Jeffrey S Bittner |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W Second St Ste 506, Davenport IA 52801 |
| Phone | 5633283353 |
| Form and materials | Forms furnished upon the applicant's request |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Income from a portion of trust is geographically restricted to Scott County, Iowa |
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
14% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa | Bettendorf, IA | Girl Scout Leadership Program | $50,000 |
| Rejuvenate Housing Inc | Davenport, IA | Neighborhood Revitaliazation | $50,000 |
| Togather Making a Better Community | Davenport, IA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Community Health Care Inc | Davenport, IA | Mental Health Support | $50,000 |
| Third Baptist Church | Davenport, IA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Scholarship for IA Students | $40,000 |
| Safer Foundation | Davenport, IA | Youth Embowerment | $30,000 |
| Unity House of Davenport Inc | Davenport, IA | Renovations | $25,000 |
| Nahant Marsh Education Center | Davenport, IA | Environmental Education | $20,000 |
| IlIaowa Council Boy Scouts of Ameri | Davenport, IA | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Safe Families for Children Alliance | Moline, IL | Keep Families Together: Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Center | Rock Island, IL | After school Learning | $20,000 |
| St Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| LivWell Care Inc | Davenport, IA | Thanksgiving/Christmas Meals for Senior Citizens | $15,000 |
| Countryside Community Theatre Inc | Eldridge, IA | Project Support: Year of Empowerment | $15,000 |
| Pleasant Valley School District | Bettendorf, IA | Sensory Equipements for Special Needs Children | $9,000 |
| Gen-Atkinson Food Pantry | Geneseo, IL | Fill the Shelves for Rock Island Resident | $9,000 |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Counseling for Scott Country Residents | $7,000 |
| Blue Grass Presbyterian Church | Blue Grass, IA | Project Support for Childcare Center | $5,000 |
| Great Sounds Promotions Inc | Davenport, IA | Yourh Educational Workshop | $5,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($802,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,729,700 | 39 |
| 2024 | $2,456,905 | 40 |
| 2023 | $2,455,450 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0745711
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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