Private foundation · EIN 94-3019660 · La Quinta, California

Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (February 28 and july 31) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 41 grants paid, $4.2M total, median $50K. 2% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Newport and aquidneck island, ri

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
41
$4.2M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
2%
of grants
Deadline
See below
February 28 and july 31
Assets
$20M

How to apply

Written request with specific project identified Contact: Charlene Kleiner, 78140 Calle Tampico Suite 104, LA Quinta, Ca, 7605643000, ALLETTAMCBEANCHARITABLETRUST.ORG Deadlines: February 28 and july 31 Restrictions: Newport and aquidneck island, ri

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Newport Hospital Foundation IncNewport, RIEstablish an adolescent behavioral health inpatient unit at newport hospital$500K
Salve Regina UniversityNewport, RIOchre court terrace restoration plan, michael semenza scholarship fund$400K
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New EnglandWarwick, RIRevitalization of camp rocky farm$250K
Newport County Community Mental Health Center IncMiddletown, RIBuilding hope, rebuilding lives mission expansion campaign in support of a new community access center$250K
Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode IslandNewport, RINew aquidneck island 9th grade ocean access program$250K
Srba Historic Building and Environmental Preservation FoundationNewport, RIFurther funding to continue work, already well under way addressing structural issues related to the integrity of the brick-clad exterior w…$250K
Boys Club & Girls Clubs of Newport County IncNewport, RICapital campaign - a challenge grant$250K
St John the EvangelistNewport, RIStained-glass window over the high altar restoration$160K
Belmont Chapel FoundationNewport, RIBuilding endowment fund$150K
Seamen's Church Institute of NewportNewport, RIRestoration of the windows of the national landmark building in anticipation of the 100th anniversary in 2030$140K
Artillery Company of NewportNewport, RIHvac preparation and installation to stabilize the current environment of the armory$120K
Emmanuel ChurchNewport, RICompletion of the hvac project$115K
Rhode Island Arts Foundation at Newport IncNewport, RITo support further expansion of year-round concert and educational programming$115K
Sail Newport IncNewport, RIThe pell elementary school 4th grade science and sailing program$100K
Star Kids Scholarship ProgramNewport, RICollege bound program, grow smart and sustain/build capacity/enhance communications$100K
The Norman Bird Sanctuary TrustMiddletown, RIPhase two of the protecting paradise capital campaign - a challenge grant for further endowment expansion$100K
The Martin Luther King Community Center IncNewport, RITo support mlkcc hunger relief, and wellness programs$80K
Rose Island Lighthouse FoundationNewport, RIRenovation costs of the lighthouse and barracks$80K
American Red CrossPalm Desert, CAHurricane helene disaster relief$50K
Community College of Rhode Island FoundationWarwick, RISupporting newport rehabilitative sciences through financial aid$50K
Conexion Latina NewportNewport, RICommunity health and wellness work$50K
Newport Historical SocietyNewport, RIEmergency restoration of damaged documents due to flooding along with a program to digitize the entire collection$50K
Newport Middle Passage and Port Marker ProjectMiddletown, RIBuilding the newport middle passage memorial$50K
Portsmouth Historical SocietyPortsmouth, NHInstallation of ada-compliant vertical lift$50K
Rhode Island Kids Count IncProvidence, RIAdvocating for children using the best available data and policy strategies$50K
Saint Augustin's Church of NewportNewport, RIRestoration of the bell tower - architectural design and construction services$50K
Bradley Hospital FoundationProvidence, RITo renew and improve the playground at the bradley school in portsmouth$40K
Portsmouth Free Public Library AssociationPortsmouth, RIHvac system upgrade for the children's library on the lower level$40K
Visiting Nurse Home and HospiceFort Wayne, INCharitable care in newport and on aquidneck island$35K
Lucy's HearthMiddletown, RITo revitalize and enhance the family space at their valley road facility$33K
Newport Community SchoolNewport, RICommunity cookery cafe - aialc program culinary training program inside the cafe at seamen's institute$32K
Newport String ProjectNewport, RIEleventh year of building community through chamber music performance and youth development$30K
St John's Lodge Food Bank IncPortsmouth, RIFresh food initiative$25K
Science & Math Investigative Learning Experiences Smile ProgramKingston, RINewport smile program$23K
Save the Bay IncProvidence, RIDocking expenses at perotti park and new informational signage at perotti park$22K
Mentor Rhode Island - the Ri Mentoring Partnership IncWarwick, RIProgram support$21K
Amenity AidWarwick, RIAddressing hygiene poverty in newport county$20K
Robert Potter League for Animals IncMiddletown, RITo continue to fund programs that keep pets and families together$20K
Rhode Island Center for the BookNewport, RI2025 krari program$18K
Meals on Wheels of Ri IncProvidence, RIHelping aquidneck island homebound seniors to remain healthy, safe, and independent lives$15K
Rhode Island Community Food Bank AssociationProvidence, RITo help provide food to people in need in newport county$13K

By state: Rhode Island 38 · California 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in La Quinta, California, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request with specific project identified Deadlines: February 28 and july 31.

How much does Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.2M across 41 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust give?

Rhode Island (38 grants), California (1 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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