Bep Earthwise Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-7166378
Foundation Overview
Based in Ridgway, CO, Bep Earthwise Foundation has awarded 183 grants totaling $1,705,200 to organizations in Colorado, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $50,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 30 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
84% of all grants are concentrated in Colorado, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Colorado, funding concentrates in Ridgway (34%), Ouray (24%), Boulder (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 105% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bep Earthwise Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado West Land Trust | $5,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Conservation Fund-western Regional Office Colorado | $30,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $35,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Ridgway Library | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Fos Feminista | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Great Old Broads For Wilderness | $1,500 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Hopewest Montrose | $1,000 | Montrose, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $35,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy-colorado | $35,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ouray County Arts Association | $200 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ouray County Emergency Medical Services | $2,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ouray County Food Pantry | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild | $200 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ouray Mountain Rescue Team | $2,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ouray Trail Group | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Population Action International | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Population Connection | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ridgway Ouray Community Council | $500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| San Juan Skijoring Inc | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Sherbino Theater | $500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| The Wright Opera House | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Trust For Land Restoration | $2,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Trust For Public Land | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership | $2,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | $1,500 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Wilderness Society Colorado | $25,000 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Voyager Youth Program | $10,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2024 |
| Ah Haa School For The Arts | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | $5,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Conservation Fund-western Regional Office Colorado | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $30,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Ridgway Library | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Great Old Broads For Wilderness | $1,000 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Hopewest Montrose | $1,000 | Montrose, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| International Planned Parenthood Federation | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $30,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy-colorado | $30,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ouray County Arts Association | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ouray County Emergency Medical Services | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ouray County Food Pantry | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ouray Mountain Rescue Team | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ouray Trail Group | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Population Action International | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Population Connection | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ridgway Ouray Community Council | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Sherbino Theater | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| The Wright Opera House | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Trust For Land Restoration | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Trust For Public Land | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Weehawken Creative Arts Center | $100 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | $1,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| White Mountain School | $1,000 | Bethlehem, NH, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Wilderness Society Colorado | $20,000 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2023 |
| Ah Haa School For The Arts | $2,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | $5,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Conservation Fund-western Regional Office Colorado | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $25,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Ridgway Library | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Great Old Broads For Wilderness | $1,500 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Hopewest Montrose | $1,000 | Montrose, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| International Planned Parenthood Federation | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $25,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy-colorado | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray County Arts Association | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray County Emergency Medical Services | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray County Food Pantry | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray Mountain Rescue Team | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray Trail Group | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Population Action International | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Population Connection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ridgway Ouray Community Council | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Sherbino Theater | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Wright Opera House | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Trust For Land Restoration | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Trust For Public Land | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Weehawken Creative Arts Center | $100 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | $1,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| White Mountain School | $1,000 | Bethlehem, NH, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wilderness Society Colorado | $20,000 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ah Haa School For The Arts | $2,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | $5,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Conservation Fund-western Regional Office Colorado | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $25,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Ridgway Library | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Great Old Broads For Wilderness | $1,500 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Hopewest Montrose | $1,000 | Montrose, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| International Planned Parenthood Federation | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $25,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy-colorado | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray County Arts Association | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray County Emergency Medical Services | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray County Food Pantry | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray Mountain Rescue Team | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ouray Trail Group | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Population Action International | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Population Connection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ridgway Ouray Community Council | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Sherbino Theater | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| The Wright Opera House | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Trust For Land Restoration | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Trust For Public Land | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Weehawken Creative Arts Center | $100 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | $1,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| White Mountain School | $1,000 | Bethlehem, NH, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Wilderness Society Colorado | $20,000 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2022 |
| Ah Haa School For The Arts | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | $2,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Conservation Fund-western Regional Office Colorado | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $20,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Ridgway Library | $10,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Great Old Broads For Wilderness | $1,500 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Hopewest Montrose | $1,000 | Montrose, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| International Planned Parenthood Federation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $20,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy-colorado | $20,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ouray County Arts Association | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ouray County Emergency Medical Services | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ouray County Food Pantry | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ouray Mountain Rescue Team | $2,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ouray Trail Group | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Population Action International | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Population Connection | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ridgway Ouray Community Council | $1,500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department | $1,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Sherbino Theater | $5,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| The Wright Opera House | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Trust For Land Restoration | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Trust For Public Land | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Weehawken Creative Arts Center | $100 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | $1,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| White Mountain School | $1,000 | Bethlehem, NH, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Wilderness Society Colorado | $15,000 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Ah Haa School For The Arts | $1,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Conservation Fund-western Regional Office Colorado | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $15,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Ridgway Library | $10,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Great Old Broads For Wilderness | $1,500 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Hopewest Montrose | $2,000 | Montrose, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Colorado West Land Trust | $2,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | $15,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy-colorado | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ouray County Emergency Medical Services | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ouray County Arts Association | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild | $500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ouray Mountain Rescue Team | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ouray Trail Group | $1,000 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| International Planned Parenthood Federation | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood - Rocky Mountains | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Population Action International | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Population Connection | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ridgway Ouray Community Council | $5,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ridgway Volunteer Fire Department | $500 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Sherbino Theater | $5,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| The Wright Opera House | $1,500 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Trust For Land Restoration | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership | $2,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Weehawken Creative Arts Center | $100 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Western Colorado Alliance | $1,000 | Grand Junction, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| White Mountain School | $1,000 | Bethlehem, NH, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Wilderness Society Colorado | $10,000 | Durango, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ouray County Food Pantry | $5,000 | Ridgway, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Ouray County Chorus | $300 | Ouray, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Telluride Foundation | $10,000 | Telluride, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Montrose Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Montrose, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
| Trust For Public Land | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Purpose | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-7166378 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 211 SOUTH ROSE STREET Kalamazoo, MI 49007-0000 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Barbara E Parish |
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