The Thomas J. Beatson, JR. Foundation
At a glance
Key takeaways
- This foundation funds research, education and innovative programmes on the treatment and management of Type 1 Diabetes, so an organisation whose work sits outside that field should not apply.
- It seeks applications from outstanding biomedical researchers at accredited institutions who hold senior instructor, assistant professor or higher academic rank, so a small charity without such researchers should not apply on its own behalf.
- Its highest-priority areas are beta cell transplantation and regeneration, autoimmunity, diabetes-related complications and device-based T1D management, and its typical grants fall between about $110,000 and $870,000, with a median of about $140,000, so a request near that level fits.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be a single PDF with page numbers, because incomplete applications are not reviewed.
- The filing shows that 77% of its grant dollars went to organisations it had also funded in earlier filings, so repeat relationships feature strongly, though a new applicant may still apply.
Overview
The Thomas J. Beatson, JR. Foundation is a US private foundation based in Mesa, AZ.
What they fund
Profile derived from the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings (TY2024, TY2023, TY2022) and its website, with every statement checked against those sources. Sources read on 7 October 2026.
Priority Areas
The Beatson Foundation supports research, education and innovative programmes focused on the treatment and management of Type 1 Diabetes. Its mission is to support leading-edge research towards a cure and improve the lives of Type 1 Diabetes patients through education and support. It seeks applications from outstanding biomedical researchers at accredited institutions who hold senior instructor, assistant professor or higher academic rank. Its highest-priority areas include beta cell transplantation and regeneration, autoimmunity, diabetes-related complications and management of T1D using devices. The Foundation encourages creative thinking and collaboration; proposals are assessed by a scientific advisory board for creativity, relevance, feasibility and available funds. It also encourages applicants from underrepresented minorities in biomedical research.
Themes
- Type 1 diabetes research
- Diabetes education and support
- Beta cell transplantation
- Beta cell regeneration
- Autoimmunity issues
- Diabetes-related complications
- Device-based T1D management
Geographic Focus
No geographic focus is stated; the filings show grants mainly in Massachusetts, Arizona, California, Colorado and New York.
How to apply
Submit the completed application as a single PDF with page numbers; incomplete applications are not reviewed.
Application success factors
- Repeat giving: In its TY2024 filing, 77% of its grant dollars to organisations went to organisations it had also funded in its TY2022 or TY2023 filing.
- Grant size: Across its TY2022, TY2023 and TY2024 filings, half of its 27 grants to organisations were about $140,000 or less.
What the foundation says:
- Proposals are assessed for creativity, relevance, feasibility and available funds by a scientific advisory board.
- The Foundation encourages creative thinking and collaboration among researchers.
- The Foundation values diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from underrepresented minorities in biomedical research.
Where grants go
From grants to organisations in the foundation’s filings for tax years 2022–2024.
Grant dollars by state
4 other states: 9%
- The largest single recipient received 51% of grant dollars to organisations.
- In tax year 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to organisations The Thomas J. Beatson, JR. Foundation had funded in earlier filings.
- No grants were paid directly to organisations outside the US.
Grants
How much do they typically give?
Share of 10 grants in tax year 2024 by size
Median $138k (tax year 2024)
The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:
- Joslin Diabetes Center · Diabetes research$1,177,5002024 tax year
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation · Support the high risk type i diabetes program$146,1002024 tax year
- University of Colorado Denver · Diabetes research$137,5002024 tax year
- Boston College · Diabetes research$137,5002024 tax year
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Diabetes research$137,5002024 tax year
- University of Alabama at Birmingham · Diabetes research$137,5002024 tax year
- Yale University · Diabetes research$137,5002024 tax year
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Diabetes research$137,5002024 tax year
Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.
Officers and directors
- James G Lecheminant — Director
- Brent D Ellsworth — Vice President / Secretary
- Robert L Packard — President
From the latest Form 990-PF filing
3 years of tax filings
| Year | Total expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Filing document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 tax year | $3,425,117 | $2,620,000 | $45,830,724 | Filing for 2022 tax year |
| 2023 tax year | $2,516,995 | $1,882,950 | $48,750,483 | Filing for 2023 tax year |
| 2024 tax year | $3,195,624 | $2,422,350 | $49,966,640 | Filing for 2024 tax year |
Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
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