Foundation Overview

In 2009, Beim Foundation awarded approximately $515,940 to nonprofit organizations in the form of approximately 72 grants.

 The Foundation will no longer be accepting the Minnesota Common Grant application nor the Common Report Form.  To view the requirements for a proposal to the Beim Foundation, go to Application Procedures

The Beim Foundation now accepts proposals for Sustainable Building Design Small Capital and Equipment. To view the requirements for a grant, go to Application Procedures

The Foundation is guided by the following Grant making Philosophy:
In all of its grantmaking, the Foundation supports projects that are strengths-based, focus on prevention, and apply common sense solutions to community needs. The Foundation favors innovative approaches that are participant designed, leverage community resources, and have a ripple effect in the community.

As of June, 2008, the Beim Foundation will no longer accept proposals from Colorado or Michigan.

Please contact Beim Foundation at
318 West 48th Street
 Minneapolis, MN 55419.
 Our phone number is 612-825-1404.