Private foundation · EIN 25-6770248 · Hermitage, Pennsylvania · Education

Beels Kenneth W-Char Tr

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: 6 grants paid, $255K total, median $25K. 83% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$255K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in PA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Westminster CollegeNew Wilmington, PAGeneral operating$99K
The Pennsylvania State University Office of Gift AcceptanceState College, PAGeneral operating$74K
Edenburg Presbyterian ChurchKnox, PAGeneral support$25K
Clarion University Foundation IncClarion, PAGeneral operating$25K
St Mark's United Church of ChristKnox, PAGeneral operating$25K
Rotary FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating$5,090

By state: Pennsylvania 5 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Beels Kenneth W-Char Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Beels Kenneth W-Char Tr 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 Beels Kenneth W-Char Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $255K across 6 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Beels Kenneth W-Char Tr give?

Pennsylvania (5 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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