Marie H Bechtel Charitable
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of community initiatives, with a strong emphasis on youth development, mental health, and community revitalization. Its mission includes providing operational and project support to nonprofits that assist at-risk youth, victims of violence, and those in need of mental health services. The foundation also focuses on educational support, refugee assistance, and community development projects. It primarily serves organizations within Scott County, Iowa, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the local community's well-being.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit organizations based in the Quad Cities / Scott County, Iowa region (and nearby communities) that seek operating, project, or capital support and can demonstrate local impact or partnership history.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Scott County or the Quad Cities region of Iowa
- • Proposes capital projects, facility support, or program expansion with clear local benefits
- • Requests operating or project support in the typical $10K–$300K range
- • Has some prior relationship or local credibility (past collaboration, local board members, or referrals)
- • Can accept a rolling-review process and provide requested paper forms on request
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in the foundation's home state (about 95% of dollars), with only limited out-of-state dollars spread across two other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 40 distinct recipients across a wide set of purposes (operating support, youth programs, renovations, capital projects) and three consecutive years demonstrate a consistent multi-recipient pattern rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Across three observed years the foundation added new grantees each year (15 new in the latest year), and the foundation publishes a rolling process with forms available on request and a named mailing and phone contact, supporting real entry opportunities for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
