Open Foundations · New Hampshire

Norwin S & Elizabeth N Bean Foundation

Manchester, New Hampshire · EIN 026013381. Its Form 990-PF says giving is not restricted to organizations picked in advance, which is how a private foundation files that it accepts unsolicited requests. It paid $609K across 30 grants in 2024, a median of $20K each.

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$609K
paid in 2024
30
grants paid
$20K
median grant
64%
to first-time recipients
$12.9M
assets on file

How to apply, as filed

Straight off Part XV of the return. Where the foundation left a line blank, this says so rather than guessing.

Send requests to
NORWIN S AND ELIZABETH N BEAN FDN
Address
40 STARK STREET, MANCHESTER, NH, 03101
Phone
6034937257
Email
Not stated in the filing
Form the request should take
IN ALL CASES, APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE: -A COMPLETED BEAN FOUNDATION APPLICATION COVER SHEET. -A NARRATIVE WHICH EXPLAINS THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT AND DESCRIBES HOW THAT PURPOSE WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED. -ITEMIZED INCOME AND EXPENSE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT INDICATING KNOWN AND PROJECTED SOURCES OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. -LAST AVAILABLE FINANCIAL STATEMENT (PREFERABLY AUDITED) AND CURRENT YEAR'S OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ORGANIZATION. -LISTING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS. -ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EXEMPTION LETTER. BE SURE THE FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS INCLUDED.
Submission deadline
THREE APPLICATION DEADLINES (12/1, 4/1, 9/1) AND GRANT REVIEW MEETINGS (FEB, JUNE, NOV) ANNUALLY.
Restrictions on awards
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM NONPROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS AND MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC AGENCIES SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF MANCHESTER AND AMHERST, NEW HAMPSHIRE. PRIORITY CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING PRIMARILY IN THOSE TWO COMMUNITIES. HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION WILL CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROVIDE A SUBSTANTIAL AND DOCUMENTED LEVEL OF SERVICE TO MANCHESTER AND AMHERST. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS OR PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP AID. IT DOES NOT FUND FIELD TRIPS. IT ALSO WILL NOT FUND PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES WHICH HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE.

As filed on the Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, IRS filing object id 202542869349100209. Printed word for word, including the entries that only say to see a website or an attachment.

What it funds, in its own words

The words that come up most often across the purposes it wrote on its 2024 grants. These are the foundation's own words, not a category we assigned.

manchesterschoolschoolsincluding

Biggest grants in 2024

The 15 largest of the 30 grants paid in 2024, with the purpose the foundation wrote for each.

#RecipientStateAmountPurpose as filed
1Families in TransitionNH$50,000TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO SUPPORT 22 PROPERTIES IN MANCHESTER THAT PROVIDE HOUSING TO 500 LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS
2Nh Historical SocietyNH$34,000TO SUPPORT A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MANCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INTEGRATE MOOSE ON THE LOOSE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM INTO MANCHESTER'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
3Moore Center Services IncNH$32,410SUPPORT TO UPDATE THE MOORE CENTER'S LOBBY WITH ADVANCED SECURITY FEATURES, INCLUDING SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND SECURE ENTRY SYSTEMS, TO BETTER PROTECT VULNERABLE CLIENTS
4Manchester Police Athletic LeagueNH$30,000TO SUPPORT MPAL CHOICES PROGRAM
5Girls Inc of NhNH$25,927TO REFURBISH A BUS FOR LONG-TERM USE
61269 Caf MinistriesNH$25,000COMPLETE NO COST BARRIER HOUSING UNITS AT 456 UNION ST
7Boys and Girls Club of Greater ManchesterNH$25,000SUPPORT UPGRADES TO THE CLUBHOUSE GYMNASIUM
8Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan ValleyNH$25,000ROCK WALL, THEATRE FLOOR
9Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough CountyNH$25,000TO STRENGTHEN CAPACITY TO FULFIL THE MISSION OF REDUCING HUNGER, FOOD INSECURITY AND SOCIAL ISOLATION AMONG LOW-INCOME OLDER AND DISABLED ADULTS IN AMHERST AND MANCHESTER
10Nh Legal AssistanceNH$25,000TO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AT WEEKLY EVICTION DEFENSE CLINICS AT MANCHESTER CIRCUIT COURT
11Queen City Bicycle CollectiveNH$25,000PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
12See Science Center IncNH$22,800SUPPORT TO HELP WITH ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES INCLUDING CLASSROOM SEATING AND AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER MODIFICATIONS. THESE IMPROVEMENTS ARE PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS FIRST EVER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
13American Friends Service CommitteeNH$20,000TO SUPPORT OUR NEW REENTRY PROGRAM.
14Breakthrough ManchesterNH$20,000TO SUPPORT BREAKTHROUGH SUMMER PROGRAM
15Building Community in NhNH$20,000OPERATING COSTS TO SERVE MANCHESTER REFUGEES

Giving by year, and who received it

Grants paid by year

Every year of this foundation's grants that Civly holds
Tax yearGrantsPaid
202033$574K
202134$580K
202231$624K
202332$599K
202430$609K

Where the money went

Share of 2024 grant dollars by recipient state
New Hampshire100%

Who decides

Officers, directors and trustees as filed, with the year of the return they appeared on.

John F DinkelSENIOR TRUSTEE · 2024
Katy Easterly-marteyTERM TRUSTEE · 2024
Rashida Eltag MohamedTERM TRUSTEE · 2024
Richard SigelTERM TRUSTEE · 2024
Robert HeatonTERM TRUSTEE · 2024
Sandra PelletierTERM TRUSTEE · 2024
Thomas J DonovanSENIOR TRUSTEE · 2024

Every figure on this page is that foundation's own latest filed year, which is 2022 or later. This foundation is listed because its Form 990-PF says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and it paid at least 5 grants totaling $100K or more that year. Latest-year grants and terms per foundation from IRS 990-PF e-file returns; the newest tax year is partial until the IRS finishes releasing it. Grants are de-duplicated on funder, year, recipient and amount, so identical repeat grants collapse into one and totals can run low. Full method.

Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file releases (public domain). Analysis: Civly.

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