The van Beuren Charitable Foundation was established in 1986 by John A. “Archie” and Hope H. “Happy” van Beuren.
Early conversations around the family kitchen table formed the principles that continue to guide vBCF today: encouraging family involvement, developing firsthand knowledge of the community, and operating with integrity, intelligence, and imagination.
Having contributed over $150 million to the Newport region since its inception, the Foundation has emerged as a strategic partner to like-minded charitable organizations and remains committed to strengthening the community in its priority areas of interest.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hope H. van Beuren
Founder and Chair Emerita
Barbara van Beuren, Chair
Archbold D. van Beuren, Vice Chair
Roger E. Kass, Treasurer
Stephen L. Glascock
Andrea van Beuren, Secretary
Helene B. van Beuren
Adrianne Graves
Ainsley Kass
Archbold van Beuren IV
staff
Elizabeth R. Lynn, Executive Director
Marykate Bergen, Senior Program Officer
Kaila E. Acheson, Program Associate
