Be Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-4678127
Foundation Overview
Based in Redding, CT, Be Foundation has awarded 132 grants totaling $2,941,874 to organizations in Connecticut, Maine and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $250,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 10 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
92% of all grants are concentrated in Connecticut, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Norwalk (34%), Redding (27%), Hartford (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 72% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut News Project Inc (Ct Mirror) | $300 | Hartford, CT, US | Monthly Contributions For Independent Journalism | 2024 |
| Georgetown Village Restoration | $5,000 | Georgetown, CT, US | General Operating Support - Georgetown Day Sponsorship. | 2024 |
| Intempo | $40,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2024 |
| Mark Twain Library | $20,000 | Redding, CT, US | Frog Frolic, Puddn'head Festival, Art Show Sponsorships. | 2024 |
| Social Ventures Partners Inc | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Operating Support Fundraising Match. | 2024 |
| Spreadmusicnow Inc | $2,127 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support Fundraising Match. | 2024 |
| Redding Elementary School Pta | $50 | Redding, CT, US | Support For Student Theatrical Production. | 2024 |
| The Eddy School | $20,000 | Newry, ME, US | General Operating Support. | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Redding | $5,000 | Redding, CT, US | Youth Music & Art Program. | 2024 |
| Ctdata Collaborative | $1,000 | Glastonbury, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2024 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc (Ct Mirror) | $325 | Hartford, CT, US | Support For Independent News. | 2023 |
| Give Local Ct Community Foundation | $2,093 | Waterbury, CT, US | General Operating Support For Litchfield Performing Arts & Ct League Of History Organizations. | 2023 |
| Gould Academy | $15,000 | Bethel, ME, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| Mark Twain Library | $10,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support - Frog Frolic Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| Redding Historical Society | $500 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse | $6,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General Operating Support - Annual Gala Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| Social Ventures Partners Inc | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| Spreadmusicnow Inc | $100,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| United Way Of Western Ct | $2,500 | Danbury, CT, US | Stipends For Governor's Workforce Council Community Participation. | 2023 |
| Georgetown Village Restoration | $3,000 | Georgetown, CT, US | General Operating Support - Georgetown Day Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| Town Of Redding | $2,200 | Redding, CT, US | Concerts On The Green Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| John Read Middle School Pta | $500 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support - Play Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| Intempo | $30,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| Preservation Connecticut | $250 | Hamden, CT, US | Preservation Sponsorship Membership. | 2023 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc (Ct Mirror) | $325 | Hartford, CT, US | Support For Independent News. | 2023 |
| Give Local Ct Community Foundation | $2,093 | Waterbury, CT, US | General Operating Support For Litchfield Performing Arts & Ct League Of History Organizations. | 2023 |
| Gould Academy | $15,000 | Bethel, ME, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| Mark Twain Library | $10,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support - Frog Frolic Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| Redding Historical Society | $500 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse | $6,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General Operating Support - Annual Gala Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| Social Ventures Partners Inc | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| Spreadmusicnow Inc | $100,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| United Way Of Western Ct | $2,500 | Danbury, CT, US | Stipends For Governor's Workforce Council Community Participation. | 2023 |
| Georgetown Village Restoration | $3,000 | Georgetown, CT, US | General Operating Support - Georgetown Day Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| Town Of Redding | $2,200 | Redding, CT, US | Concerts On The Green Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| John Read Middle School Pta | $500 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support - Play Sponsorship. | 2023 |
| Intempo | $30,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2023 |
| Preservation Connecticut | $250 | Hamden, CT, US | Preservation Sponsorship Membership. | 2023 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc (Ct Mirror) | $300 | Hartford, CT, US | Support For Independent News. | 2022 |
| Connecticut Rise Network Inc | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Gould Academy | $15,000 | Bethel, ME, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Mark Twain Library | $7,000 | Redding, CT, US | Sponsorship Of Annual Pudd'nhead Prize Event. | 2022 |
| New Pond Farm Education Center | $5,000 | Redding, CT, US | To Support New Pond Farm Education Center. | 2022 |
| Redding Land Trust | $350 | Redding, CT, US | Summer Events Sponsorship. | 2022 |
| Social Ventures Partners Inc | $15,000 | Westport, CT, US | To Support Core Fund And The Hartford Student Internship Program. | 2022 |
| Spreadmusicnow Inc | $80,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Norwalk Art Space | $500 | Norwalk, CT, US | First Anniversary Donation | 2022 |
| National Center For The Improvement Of Educational Assessment Inc | $20,000 | Dover, NH, US | To Support Norwalk Public Schools Assessment Strategy. | 2022 |
| Norwalk River Valley Trail | $4,000 | Georgetown, CT, US | Ridgefield Ramble Matching Grant | 2022 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse | $1,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Redding Historical Society | $500 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc (Ct Mirror) | $300 | Hartford, CT, US | Support For Independent News. | 2022 |
| Connecticut Rise Network Inc | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Gould Academy | $15,000 | Bethel, ME, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Mark Twain Library | $7,000 | Redding, CT, US | Sponsorship Of Annual Pudd'nhead Prize Event. | 2022 |
| New Pond Farm Education Center | $5,000 | Redding, CT, US | To Support New Pond Farm Education Center. | 2022 |
| Redding Land Trust | $350 | Redding, CT, US | Summer Events Sponsorship. | 2022 |
| Social Ventures Partners Inc | $15,000 | Westport, CT, US | To Support Core Fund And The Hartford Student Internship Program. | 2022 |
| Spreadmusicnow Inc | $80,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Norwalk Art Space | $500 | Norwalk, CT, US | First Anniversary Donation | 2022 |
| National Center For The Improvement Of Educational Assessment Inc | $20,000 | Dover, NH, US | To Support Norwalk Public Schools Assessment Strategy. | 2022 |
| Norwalk River Valley Trail | $4,000 | Georgetown, CT, US | Ridgefield Ramble Matching Grant | 2022 |
| Ridgefield Playhouse | $1,000 | Ridgefield, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Redding Historical Society | $500 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2022 |
| Chapman Hyperlocal Media Inc (nancyonnorwalk) | $532 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Independent Journalism In Norwalk. | 2021 |
| Social Ventures Partners Inc | $15,000 | Westport, CT, US | To Support Core Fund And The Hartford Student Internship Program. | 2021 |
| Partners For Educational Leadership Inc (ct Center For School Change) | $15,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Support Creation Of The Norwalk Public Schools Strategic Plan. | 2021 |
| Partners For Educational Leadership Inc (ct Center For School Change) | $15,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Support Creation Of The Norwalk Public Schools Strategic Plan. | 2021 |
| Spreadmusicnow Inc | $20,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2021 |
| Fairfied County Community Foundation Collective Impact Opportunity Fund | $35,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Education And Workforce Development In Norwalk. | 2021 |
| Fairfied County Community Foundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Grantmaking To Support Music Education. | 2021 |
| Fairfied County Community Foundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $75,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Grantmaking To Support Music Education. | 2021 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Collective Impact Opportunity Fund | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Education And Workforce Development In Norwalk. | 2021 |
| Gould Academy | $15,000 | Bethel, ME, US | General Operating Support. | 2021 |
| Mark Twain Library | $5,000 | Redding, CT, US | Sponsorship Of Annual Pudd'nhead Prize Event. | 2021 |
| Fairfied County Community Foundation Collective Impact Opportunity Fund | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Education And Workforce Development In Norwalk. | 2021 |
| New Pond Farm Education Center | $5,000 | Redding, CT, US | To Support Education At The Farm. | 2021 |
| Connecticut Rise Network Inc | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2021 |
| Redding Land Trust | $500 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2021 |
| Redding Garden Club | $200 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2021 |
| Connecticut News Project Inc (ct Mirror) | $300 | Hartford, CT, US | Support For Independent News. | 2021 |
| Fairfied County Community Foundation Social Venture Partners Fund | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2020 |
| Ct News Project | $150 | Hartford, CT, US | Support For The Purpose Of Informing About Public Policy. | 2020 |
| Open Door Shelter Inc | $325 | Norwalk, CT, US | Covid Emergency Relief. | 2020 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $250 | Norwalk, CT, US | Covid Emergency Relief. | 2020 |
| Fairfied County Community Foundationspreadmusicnow Fund | $175,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Operating Support. | 2020 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Collective Impact Opportunity Fund | $250,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | Support For Educational Improvement In Norwalk, Connecticut. | 2020 |
| Gould Academy | $10,200 | Bethel, ME, US | General Operating Support. | 2020 |
| Mark Twain Library | $5,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support For The Mark Twain Library In Redding, Ct. | 2020 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $20,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Summer Bridge Transition Program From Middle To High School. | 2018 |
| Colorado Nonprofit Development Center | $2,500 | Denver, CO, US | To Support A+ Colorado's Education Research And Advocacy. | 2018 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $6,500 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Performance Management Capacity At Carver Center. | 2018 |
| Conncan | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Operating Support Of Conncan (connecticut Coalition For Achievement Now). | 2018 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $150,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2018 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $40,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2018 |
| Spreadmusicnow Inc | $2,300 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2018 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $25,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support The Implementation Of Guided Pathways At The Connecticut State College And University System. | 2018 |
| Connecticut Council For Philanthropy | $2,150 | Hartford, CT, US | General Support For Connecticut Council For Philanthropy. | 2018 |
| Norwalk River Valley Trail | $4,000 | Georgetown, CT, US | Support The Building The Redding Trail Segment. | 2018 |
| Redding Land Trust | $3,500 | Redding, CT, US | Support For Acquisition And Safeguarding Redding's Natural Spaces. | 2018 |
| The Impact Vine | $535 | Darien, CT, US | To Support Groundwork Bridgeport's Landscape Design Studio. | 2018 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Social Venture Partners Fund | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support The Social Venture Partners - Ct In Closing The Opportunity Gap. | 2018 |
| The Anti-defamation League | $600 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Anti-defamation League. | 2018 |
| Mark Twain Library | $8,000 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support For The Mark Twain Library In Redding, Ct. | 2018 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $20,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support The Summer Bridge Transition Program From Middle School To High School. | 2017 |
| Achieve Hartford | $5,000 | Hartford, CT, US | For General Operating Support Of Achieve Harfford's Mission To Close Opportunity Gaps In Hartford, Ct. | 2017 |
| Domus | $49,500 | Stamford, CT, US | To Support Implementation Of The Family Advocate Initiative At Stamford High In Conjunction With The Ct Opportunity Project. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $1,526 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $150,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $1,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $120,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $18,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $975 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $15,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2017 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Social Venture Partners Fund | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support The Social Venture Partners Field Of Interest Fund Focused On Closing Opportunity Gaps In Ct. | 2017 |
| Gould Academy | $21,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Operating Support Of Gould Academy In Bethel, Maine. | 2017 |
| Mark Twain Library | $3,800 | Redding, CT, US | General Operating Support For The Mark Twain Library In Redding, Ct. | 2017 |
| Norwalk Public Schools | $28,300 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support The Medical Pathway At Brien Mcmahon High School. | 2016 |
| Conn Can | $10,000 | New Haven, CT, US | To Support Education Research And Policy Advocacy. | 2016 |
| Carver Foundation Of Norwalk | $20,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support The Summer Bridge Transition Program. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $1,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $3,500 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $2,682 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School.to Support Music Education For Underserved Students. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School.to Support Pathways To Careers Initiative In Fairfield County. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $120,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School.to Support Music Education For Underserved Students. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $5,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Social Ventures Partners Connecticut.to Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $1,111 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2016 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation Befoundation Spreadmusicnow Fund | $100 | Norwalk, CT, US | To Support Music Education In School And Out Of School. | 2016 |
| Fairfield Theater Co | $5,325 | Fairfield, CT, US | To Support Student Participation Among Multiple Organizations In A Live Performance Featuring The Music Of New Orleans. | 2016 |
| Connecticut Council For Philanthropy | $1,000 | Hartford, CT, US | To Support The Connecticut Council On Philanthropy's Leadership Fund. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-4678127 |
| Website | http://www.befoundation.org |
| Address | 18 BEAUILES LN Redding, CT 06896-1918 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Be Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Gregory S Young |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | Richard J Wenning |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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