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Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean

Manchester, New Hampshire  ·  EIN 026013381  ·  Private foundation

Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $574K in grants paid and $12.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 198 individual grants from this funder — $3.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$574K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.8M
Total assets
198
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean funds

Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, justice involved.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesjustice involvedlow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Granite United Way
YOUTH ENRICHMENT PGM
Manchester, NH$75K2019
Palace Theatre Trust
TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL DIGITAL SIGNAGE.
Manchester, NH$50K2022
Families in Transition
TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO SUPPORT 22 PROPERTIES IN MANCHESTER THAT PROVIDE HOUSING TO 500 LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS
Manchester, NH$50K2024
Boys and Girls Club of Nh
UNION STREET CLUBHOUSE
Manchester, NH$50K2017
Shnu
WEEKEND FOOD DELIVERY
Manchester, NH$40K2020
Palace Theatre Trust
HIRE MKTG/DEV DIRECTOR
Manchester, NH$40K2020
Manchester Proud
OPERATING FUNDS
Manchester, NH$38K2023
Manchester Police Department
HELP SUPPORT THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT
Manchester, NH$36K2023
Neighborworks Southern Nh
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT REHAB OF 101 LOW INCOME APARTMENTS.
Manchester, NH$35K2022
Nh Historical Society
TO SUPPORT A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MANCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TO INTEGRATE MOOSE ON THE LOOSE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM INTO MANCHESTER'S ELE
Concord, NH$34K2024
Moore Center Services Inc
SUPPORT TO UPDATE THE MOORE CENTER'S LOBBY WITH ADVANCED SECURITY FEATURES, INCLUDING SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND SECURE ENTRY SYSTEMS, TO BETT
Manchester, NH$32K2024
Manchester Police Athletic League
TO SUPPORT MPAL CHOICES PROGRAM
Manchester, NH$30K2024
Families in Transition
TO REPLACE ROOF AT THE ADULT EMERGENCY SHELTER.
Manchester, NH$30K2022
Future in Sight
LIVES AND THRIVES PROGRAM
Concord, NH$30K2019
Manchester Historical Society
GENERAL PROGRAMMING
Manchester, NH$30K2023

Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$614K
2019$515K
2020$574K
2022$624K
2023$599K
2024$609K

How to apply for funding from Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean

From Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATION DEADLINE (POSTMARKED BY) GRANTMAKING MEETING DECEMBER 1 FEBRUARY APRIL 1 JUNE SEPTEMBER”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at beanfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean

Does Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean accept grant applications?
Yes — Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean fund?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Granite United Way, Palace Theatre Trust, Families in Transition. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean give in grants?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean reported $574K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.5M over 198 grants.
Where is Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean located?
Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean is based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 026013381.
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About this profile. This page is built from Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean'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 Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.