Private foundation · EIN 84-2726862 · Sarasota, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Edwin J Beccue Memorial Foundation Trust

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: 7 grants paid, $376K total, median $50K. 57% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$376K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in FL
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida Tech UniversityMelbourne, FLGeneral$77K
Clemson UniversityClemson, SCGeneral$50K
Florida A&m UniversityTallahassee, FLGeneral$50K
The University of Central FloridaOrlando, FLGeneral$50K
The University of FloridaGainsville, FLGeneral$50K
University of Georgia FoundationAthens, GAGeneral$50K
University of IllinoisUrbana, ILGeneral$50K

By state: Florida 4 · South Carolina 1 · Georgia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Edwin J Beccue Memorial Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Sarasota, Florida, administered in care of Wayne F Seitl, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Edwin J Beccue Memorial Foundation Trust 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 Edwin J Beccue Memorial Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $376K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Edwin J Beccue Memorial Foundation Trust give?

Florida (4 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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