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Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Beavers Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based funding model. In 2025, the Trust distributed a total of $1.4 million across 43 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$1.4M
2025
Grantees funded
43
Multi-year grantees
51%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
48
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$48.8K
D
Dave Woods
Board Member
R
Robert E Alger
Board Member
M
Michael T Traylor
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST give?
BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Arizona. 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 BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2025, BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES FOUNDATION, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, and UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST?
BEAVERS CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.