Category: President’s Blog

Grant Application Improvements

The Beveridge Family Foundation has made incremental improvements to our grant application process.

In October 2025 we removed the eligibility screening of non-priority support types. In May 2025 we have removed outdated questions from the eligibility form as well as the 990 questions from the application.

The goal is to improve efficiency, transparency, and fairness. Please reach out with any questions.

Details of Changes Made

First, we have removed several questions from our eligibility form. This is the form you see after reviewing our eligibility guidelines and FAQ. It is the first gatekeeper in the process. Its purpose is to save time for applicants whose requests do not meet our policies. It includes a section of checkboxes with the heading “Select any of the following that apply:” The following options are being removed.

  1. Federated drives and their foundations including Catholic Charities, United Jewish Appeal and the United Way.
  2. Units of government including federal, state, county and municipal agencies, schools, colleges, universities and hospitals and their foundations
  3. Organizations that are located outside the geographically approved area of giving
  4. Private educational institutions not attended by members of the Beveridge Family

Despite the removal, please be aware that some restrictions still exist.…

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The Beveridge Family Foundation’s Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (REDIB) Journey

The Beveridge Family Foundation’s Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (REDIB) Journey

Throughout history, in the United States and across the globe, we have seen the oppression of many populations and communities, discrimination against ethnic and religious groups, the mistreatment of individuals based on skin color, gender identity, national origin, age, and more. At the Beveridge Family Foundation (BFF), we are committed to our journey of Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (REDIB). We are dedicated to doing the internal work within our Board and to foster an environment where all voices are heard and diversity is celebrated. We continue to evolve and adapt toward the goal of ensuring our grant programs and initiatives reflect these values. The learning process is never complete; yet we are determined in our efforts, alongside so many others, to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

The Beveridge Family Foundation has  partnered with Inclusive Strategies, LLC.…

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President’s Report – Spring 2024

Welcome to the fifth edition of the President’s Report. In this edition I will highlight some of our recent accomplishments and aspirations. We held off releasing reports during the global pandemic to spare your inbox. Now that we seem to be safely through it, we thought you might like an update. To learn more about the Beveridge Family Foundation, please visit www.beveridge.org. Descendants of Frank Stanley Beveridge should be sure to read the “Bev Bucks” section near the end of this report.

Welcome Our Newest Board Members

In October 2020 the Board welcomed Fred Palmer and Henry Du Pont as new directors. Both had been regular submitters of Bev Bucks requests and showed continued interest in the Foundation’s work.

Recent Grants

At the April 2024 Board meeting, we authorized $667,500 in grants to a variety of organizations in Western Massachusetts. Following is a clickable list of the grantees with links to their websites so you can learn more about our wide variety of interests and the outstanding work done by these dedicated organizations.…

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Beveridge Family Foundation Boosts Nonprofits Through Partnership With Innovation Accelerator

In 2018 the Beveridge Family Foundation began its alternative funding initiative in partnership with the Human Service Forum. A key element of the initiative has been the Innovation Accelerator. For those interested in learning more about the Innovation Accelerator, please visit https://unrestrictedrevenue.com/pagec7.…

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COVID-19 Response

The Beveridge Family Foundation is pleased to partner with the Community Foundation of Western Mass (CFWM) in the COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley. On March 20, the Beveridge Board approved a transfer of $100,000 to the fund. That same day, the fund provided $700,000 of emergency aid to a list of agencies working with the most impacted populations in Pioneer Valley. For more information please refer to http://communityfoundation.org/about-the-covid-19-response-fund-for-the-pioneer-valley/ …

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President’s Report – Fall 2018

Welcome to the fifth edition of the President’s Report. In this edition I will highlight some of our recent accomplishments and aspirations. To learn more about the Beveridge Family Foundation, please visit  www.beveridge.org. Descendants of Frank Stanley Beveridge should be sure to read the “Bev Bucks“ section near the end of this report. Pioneer Valley non-profits won’t want to miss the final Alternative Funding Workshop of the year. Info and registration is below in the Alternative Funding Initiative section.

Recent Grants

At the October 2018 Board meeting, we authorized $666,500 in grants to a variety of organizations in Western Mass. This brings the total grants for the year to $2,224,103. Following is a list of the recent grantees with links to their websites so you can learn more about our wide variety of interests and the outstanding work done by these dedicated organizations.

Organization

Program Funded
American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign & Sound the Alarm
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, Massachusetts The ALS Association, MA Chapter’s Quality of Life Program
Associated Grant Makers Inc Massachusetts Census Equity Fund 2020
Center For New Americans Mission-Driven Revenue Incubator
Chester Theatre Company Inc.
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