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Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in DAVENPORT, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Jeffrey S Bittner. It holds total assets of $48.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have grown from $10.1M in 2011 to $48.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Iowa and Illinois. According to available records, Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust has made 87 grants totaling $4.8M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $2.2M and $2.5M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $500K, with an average award of $55K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$32K
Average Grant
$58K
Largest Grant
$440K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA, IL, MI.
Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $4.8M across 87 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $55K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $500K.
The majority of the trust's charitable distributions are limited geographically to Scott County, Iowa.
Harold R Bechtel Charitable Trust is headquartered in DAVENPORT, IA. While based in IA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey S Bittner | Trustee | $145K | $0 | $145K |
Total Giving
$3.1M
Total Assets
$48.5M
Fair Market Value
$56M
Net Worth
$48.1M
Grants Paid
$2.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.7M
Distribution Amount
$2.7M
Total: $46.5M
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$4.8M
Average Grant
$55K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest CardiovascularNew Headquarters at Scott County Family Y and Health for All Initiative | Davenport, IA | $100K | 2023 |
| Unity HouseOperating Support | Davenport, IA | $20K | 2023 |
| City Of BettendorfThe Landing Project | Bettendorf, IA | $300K | 2023 |
| Quad City Cultural TrustOperating Support | Rock Island, IL | $300K | 2023 |
| Scott County Family YNew Downtown Davenport YMCA | Davenport, IA | $250K | 2023 |
| Putnman Museum And Science CenterThe Putnam Reimagined and Gap Funding | Davenport, IA | $198K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Davenport LibraryEnhancement of youth area | Davenport, IA | $150K | 2023 |
| The Figge Art MuseumProject Support | Davenport, IA | $150K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of The Quad CitiesCapital campaign for new center | Rock Island, IL | $125K | 2023 |
| The Abbey FoundationMental Health Consultation in Schools | Bettendorf, IA | $120K | 2023 |
| Community Health Care IncRenovations to Community Health Clinic | Davenport, IA | $100K | 2023 |
| Family Resources IncOperating Support | Davenport, IA | $65K | 2023 |
| St Anthony Church Of DavenportRenovations | Davenport, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| Grow Quad Cities Fund-IowaEconomic Development Services | Davenport, IA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ballet Quad CitiesScott County Operating Support | Rock Island, IL | $45K | 2023 |
| One Eighty Zone IncUpdates to Community Center | Davenport, IA | $33K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone ForeverBear Managment | Bozeman, MT | $33K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeScholarships | Hillsdale, MI | $30K | 2023 |
| Spring Forward Learning CenterProject Support | Rock Island, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Bethany For Children FamiliesGive kids a smile | Moline, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| The Moody ChurchStrategic Initiative | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| River Bend Food ReserviorStudent Hunger Drive and Facility Expansion | Davenport, IA | $30K | 2023 |
| Rock Island-Milan Little LeagueProject Support | Milan, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Palmer College FoundationCampus Capital Projects | Davenport, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityRenovations | Davenport, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Clock IncProject Support | Rock Island, IL | $23K | 2023 |
| Qc AirCitizenship Outreach | Moline, IL | $21K | 2023 |
| Safe Families For Children AllianceProgram Costs | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Gilda'S ClubCommunity Cancer Support | Daveport, IA | $20K | 2023 |
| As Our OwnOperating Costs | Huston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Humility Homes And ServicesRapid Rehousing Program | Davenport, IA | $15K | 2023 |
| Quad Cities Golf ClassicBirdies for Charity Bonus Fund | East Moline, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Dress For SuccessSecurity Updates | Davenport, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Iowa Legal AidOperating Support | Davenport, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dreaming Tree FoundationMulti-Media Career Path After School Programming | Rock Island, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Tapestry FarmsRefugee Programming | Davenport, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Center IncOperating Support | Rock Island, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Junior Theatre IncProject Support | Davenport, IA | $9K | 2023 |
| Moline FoundationQuad City Youth Conference | Moline, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Valley Blues SocietyYouth Programming | Davenport, IA | $8K | 2023 |
| Living Proof ExhibitProject support | Moline, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Childrens Cancer ConnectionProject Support | Des Moines, IA | $4K | 2023 |
| Bettendorf School DistrctAfter Prom Event | Bettendorf, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| Project Renewal Of DavenportProgram Expansion | Davenport, IA | $200K | 2022 |
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