Larry Nelson established the fund after a literal “luck of the draw”. Nelson won $1,000.00 at the WCCF annual meeting and decided the money would be best served by establishing a fund to provide support to the Friends of Becks Mill.

In 2008 Beck's Mill was returned in restored and operational condition to the directors of the Friends of Beck’s Mill, Inc. Beck’s Mill is operated solely by the efforts of an all volunteer staff and the leadership of Friends of Beck’s Mill, Inc. continues to enhance the visitor experience to Beck's Mill every year as numerous new events are planned for the upcoming season.