The Beck Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-1103484 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,800.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARLES G KAPS FOUNDATION MANAGER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 340256, COLUMBUS OH 43234 |
| Phone | 6143230012 |
| Form and materials | Written requests indentifying the organization,its charitable purpose, exempt status,the grant requested and its purpose. |
| Deadlines | none |
| Restrictions | No grants to individuals |
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
3% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Year Columbus | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $12,000 |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | Lewis Center, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $11,000 |
| The Garden District Corporation | Columbus, OH | To assist & fulfill the donnees mission | $10,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $7,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Bank | Grove City Oh, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $5,800 |
| Community Kitchen Inc | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $5,000 |
| Lower Lights Ministries | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $5,000 |
| Homless Families Foundation | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $4,800 |
| Neighborhood Services Inc | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $4,000 |
| Joint Organization for Inner City Needs | Columbus, OH | To assist & fulfill donees mission | $3,750 |
| St Stephens Community Center | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $3,000 |
| The Open Shelter Inc | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $3,000 |
| Plain City Food Pantry | Plain City, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $3,000 |
| Heinzerling Memorial Foundation | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $2,500 |
| St Francis Center | Mcarthur, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $2,000 |
| Worthington Resource Pantry | Worthington, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $2,000 |
| Faith Mission Inc | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,700 |
| Catholic Social Services | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,500 |
| St Vincent Family Centers | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,500 |
| Urban Concerns Inc | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,500 |
| Cumberlands University | Williamsburg, KY | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $1,500 |
| St Peters Catholic Church | Columbus, OH | To assist & fulfill donees mission | $1,000 |
| Voiuce of Hope Family Center | Marion, OH | To assist & fulfill the dones missione | $1,000 |
| Ohio Special Olympics | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $750 |
| Our Lady of Bethlehem School | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $750 |
| Willow Ridge Horse Facility | Plain City, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $750 |
| Community of Holy Rosary-St Johns | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $500 |
| Recreation Unlimited | Ashley, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $500 |
| Gladden Community House | Columbus, OH | To assist& fulfill donees mission | $450 |
| The Magpie Consort | Columbus, OH | To assist & fulfill the donnees mission | $250 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army of Aiken | Aiken, SC | To assist & fulfill donees mission | $1,000 |
| Legal Aid of Se and Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | To assist & fulfill donees mission | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,500 | 32 |
| 2024 | $70,350 | 34 |
| 2023 | $64,230 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1103484
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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