Private foundation · EIN 25-6159810 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

J Beamer Test Tr Fbo Pauline Beamer Pickens

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $72K total, median $8,000. 67% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$72K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in PA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
William Beamer Char Fund for Bowery MissNew York, NYGeneral operating$12K
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CTGeneral operating$8,000
American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$8,000
American Friends Service CommitteePhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$8,000
InfaithExton, PAGeneral operating$8,000
Board of Nat Miss of Presb ChurchPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$8,000
Apollo United Presbyterian ChurchApollo, PAGeneral operating$8,000
Berry CollegeMount Berry, GAGeneral operating$8,000
Family ResourcesPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$4,000

By state: Pennsylvania 6 · New York 1 · Connecticut 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

J Beamer Test Tr Fbo Pauline Beamer Pickens is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does J Beamer Test Tr Fbo Pauline Beamer Pickens accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does J Beamer Test Tr Fbo Pauline Beamer Pickens give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $72K across 9 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does J Beamer Test Tr Fbo Pauline Beamer Pickens give?

Pennsylvania (6 grants), New York (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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