Quick Summary
Name: Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4,195,000 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $15,000 - $500,000 |
| Average Grant | $50,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.allettamcbeancharitabletrust.org/
- Email: mcbeanproperties@att.net
- Phone: (760) 564-3000
- Location: La Quinta, CA
Geographic Focus
Giving is strictly limited to Newport and Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. While the trust is physically based in La Quinta, California, all grants are made to organizations serving these Rhode Island communities.
Funding Priorities
- Historic preservation and conservation - Primary focus, supporting restoration of historically significant buildings in Newport
- Education - Supporting education initiatives and children's programs
- Arts and Culture - Cultural institutions and programs
- Health & Human Services - Health, safety, and economic security programs
- Libraries - Support for library services
- Religious organizations - Faith-based community services
- Environment - Open space conservation on Aquidneck Island
- Capital and project grants - Mainly awards funding for renovations, purchases, and specific projects
- Endowments - Support for organizational sustainability
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside Newport and Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Specific exclusions not publicly detailed (contact trust for complete list)
Application Method
Applications are accepted through a fixed deadline process with two annual deadlines:
- February 28
- July 31
Organizations should submit written proposals with specific project identification. Application guidelines available on their website. Contact administrator Charlene Kleiner at mcbeanproperties@att.net or (760) 564-3000 for questions.
The trust prioritizes organizations with strong reputations in their communities and mainly awards project and capital grants. Prior funding does not guarantee future funding.
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