Marie H. Bechtel Charitable Trust

OVERVIEW: The Marie H. Bechtel Charitable Trust supports education, health, economic development, arts and culture, libraries, and youth in Iowa.

IP TAKE: This Bechtel Charitable Trusts gives broadly in the local community and accepts unsolicited funding requests.

PROFILE: Established in 2010, the Marie H. Bechtel Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Davenport, Iowa. This foundation originated from the Bechtel Trusts, a philanthropic organization formed by Harold R. Bechtel and Marie H. Bechtel in 1964. Marie Bechtel was known for her devotion to community needs, interest in cultural activities, and support for Scott County in Iowa. Today, there are two separate Bechtel trusts that award grants to carry on the legacy of this couple. This foundation funds local efforts for education, health, economic development, arts and culture, libraries, and youth.

Grants for Education, Public Health and Access, Work and Economic Development, Arts and Culture, and Community Development

The Marie H. Bechtel Charitable Trust does not have a website to guide grantseekers. But according to past tax filings, this foundation has been awarding more grants annually than the Harold R. Bechtel Charitable Trust recently. Marie H. Bechtel grants go towards tuition assistance, matching grants, campus construction, health causes, and library facility upgrades. This funder also awards grants to high school after-prom events, musical revues, leadership programs, and capital campaigns.

Past local grantees include the Putnam Museum, Grow Quad Cities, Midwest Cardiovascular, and River Center for Performing Arts.

Important Grant Details

Grants range between about $3,000 and $200,000. Grantmaking focuses on Scott County in Iowa.

This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It does not have any submission deadlines and provides forms to grantseekers upon request. Form requests should be made to the foundation by mail or phone. Direct general questions to Luci Oseland on the foundation the staff at 563-328-3333.

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CONTACT:

201 W. 2nd St., Ste. 1000
Davenport, IA 52801