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Est.

1989

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to seek warm-introduction pathways, which can be explored via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the fund provided a total of $1.6M in grants to 224 grantees.

Mission Statement

THE FUND IS DEVOTED TO THE BENEFIT OF MANKIND THROUGH THE AWARD OF GRANTS.
Total Funding Given
$1.6M
2024
Grantees funded
224
Multi-year grantees
66%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
D
Denise Moore
Board Member
T
Tom Adams
Board Member
S
Susan Dulin
Board Member

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.