ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND
AI Summary
The Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $1.6 million across 224 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FUND IS DEVOTED TO THE BENEFIT OF MANKIND THROUGH THE AWARD OF GRANTS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT HOMES OF BIRMINGHAM INC
Birmingham, AL
$1.4M
7%
FIRST LIGHT INC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
$841K
4%
STAIR OF BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham, AL
$693K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND?
No. ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND give?
ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, New York, and Tennessee. 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 ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND make each year?
In 2024, ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND fund recently?
In 2024, ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT HOMES OF BIRMINGHAM INC, FIRST LIGHT INC, and STAIR OF BIRMINGHAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND?
ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.