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The Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that has paid a total of $2.5 million in grants to 44 grantees in the filing year 2024, with a significant focus on Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. The Trust is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE IOWA MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
$934K
10%
PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$835K
9%
FIGGE ART MUSEUM
$410K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
40
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust?
Yes. Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust give?
Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust make each year?
In 2024, Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust fund recently?
In 2024, Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE IOWA MISSISSIPPI VALLEY, PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and FIGGE ART MUSEUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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