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Marie H Bechtel Charitable

Davenport, Iowa  ·  EIN 260745711  ·  Private foundation

Marie H Bechtel Charitable is a private foundation based in Davenport, Iowa. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.0M in grants paid and $35.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 145 individual grants from this funder — $9.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$35.2M
Total assets
145
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Marie H Bechtel Charitable funds

Marie H Bechtel Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, disability services, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Community ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationMental HealthSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, older adults.

childrendisabledfamiliesimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Marie H Bechtel Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Scott County Family Y
New Facility and Program Support
Davenport, IA$950K2024
Palmer College Foundation
Campus Capital Projects
Davenport, IA$500K2020
Palmer College Foundation
Project Support
Davenport, IA$435K2022
Scott County Family Y
New Facility and Program Support
Davenport, IA$350K2022
Quad City Cultural Trust
Operating Support
Davenport, IA$291K2023
Scott County Family Y
New Facility and Program Support
Davenport, IA$284K2023
Figge Art Museum
Lighting Project
Davenport, IA$200K2023
Casi
Bridge Funding Campaign
Davenport, IA$200K2023
Scott County Family Y
New Facility and Program Support
Davenport, IA$200K2020
Quad City Cultural Trust
Operating Support
Davenport, IA$200K2020
Quad City Cultural Trust
Operating Support
Davenport, IA$200K2022
Project Renewal
Renovations
Davenport, IA$200K2024
Project Renewal
Renovations
Davenport, IA$192K2023
City of Bettendorf
Water Park Project
Bettendorf, IA$151K2023
City of Bettendorf
Project Support
Bettendorf, IA$150K2022

Marie H Bechtel Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.0M
2022$2.5M
2023$2.5M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Marie H Bechtel Charitable

Marie H Bechtel Charitable's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Marie H Bechtel Charitable

Does Marie H Bechtel Charitable accept grant applications?
Marie H Bechtel Charitable's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Marie H Bechtel Charitable fund?
Marie H Bechtel Charitable's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Scott County Family Y, Palmer College Foundation, Palmer College Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Marie H Bechtel Charitable give in grants?
Marie H Bechtel Charitable reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.4M over 145 grants.
Where is Marie H Bechtel Charitable located?
Marie H Bechtel Charitable is based in Davenport, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 260745711.
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About this profile. This page is built from Marie H Bechtel Charitable's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Marie H Bechtel Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.