Nancy Jones Beard Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 02-0735167 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$26.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $100,255.
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuvance Health | Danbury, CT | Bauer family pavilion- | $1,500,290 |
| Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service | Westport, CT | General operating | $250,613 |
| Home Safe | Lake Worth, FL | General support | $100,255 |
| Palm Beach Drama Works | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $13,200 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Church of the Assumption Food Pantry | Westport, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Pilcrow Foundation | Cottage Grove, OR | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Westport Woman's Club Inc | Westport, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Yellow Tulip Fund | Portland, ME | General purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,878,358 | 9 |
| 2023 | $2,440,495 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349101215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0735167
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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