Margaret Beelard Community Foundation
Accepts applications
Margaret Beelard Community Foundation is a private foundation in Suisun City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,610 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$109,610
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $83,048 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,269 | 13 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $83,048 | 14 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $109,610 | 18 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret Beelard Community Foundati PO Box 5301, Vacaville, CA 95696 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (925) 433-6766, info@margaretbeelardfoundation.org |
| What to submit | A PDF application form is on the website. Organizations should print and fill out the form and send to the PO Box address listed. They should include any information which would be beneficial to the Board, while they are reviewing the grant request. |
| Deadlines | Grants are considered at quarterly meetings |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to 501(c) (3) charities and government agencies that operate in and around Vacaville and Solano County. No Grants are made to individuals |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Margaret Beelard Community Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $109,610 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Solano Community Symphony | Youth Projects and Concerts | $20,000 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | Training & Care of one dog and recipient | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters North Bay | Golf for Kids Sake Fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Young Artists Conservatory of Music | New musical instrument purchase to be used by youth | $8,000 |
| Victimes Empowerment Support Team | Victim survivors provided with clothing, shelter, food, etc. | $7,560 |
| Gaslighters Theatrical Company | Promote local art programs | $7,500 |
| JR Achievement of Northern Californ | Student educational programs | $6,000 |
| Voena | VOENA Childrens Choir is a professional program, unique because of its no-audition policy. VOENA teaches children ages 5-18 ethnically diverse music, instilling in them an appreciation and enthusiasm for different languages and cultures while cultivating, what director Annabelle Marie calls, the VOENA BIG 3: 1) accept the challenge, 2) be self-motivated, and 3) embrace an ethic for hard work. VOENA participants learn to think beyond borders while singing music from many countries, all in the native language, promoting peace through the exchange of culture. Through international tours, our child ambassadors celebrate diversity abroad, performing cultural songs specific to each country visited, giving value to our differences. | $5,000 |
| Vallejo Center for the Arts | For over 23 years, the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation (VCAF) has been promoting and sponsoring arts organizations, artists and special community events, presenting award-winning art exhibitions, hosting public forums, providing grants to arts groups, and offering arts education programs such as our highly praised Summer Arts Camp for children 7-14 years of age. In 2020, w changed our name to Vallejo Center for the Arts (VCA) as it more accurately reflects our mission.Empress Theatre in VallejoVCA is proud to serve as an "umbrella organization" to small Vallejo arts groups and special projects, enabling them to develop funding and awareness for their arts-related programs.?The Empress Theatre was built in 1911 by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a historical landmark in the heart of downtown Vallejo, California. The Empress Theatre is operated by the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation (VCAF), a non-profit corporation, which reopened the Theatre in 1991. Historic Theatres ar | $5,000 |
| HomeMore Project | The HomeMore Project spent 18 months developing our Makeshift Traveler, a backpack designed specifically tailored to the needs of an individual experiencing homelessness. The pack was designed sustainably with a goal to serve as the last backpack someone experiencing homelessness will need until obtaining permanent housing. The packs development came about from first-hand feedback and observations made in the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco. | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Cresent Moon Center | Based in California, the Crescent Moon Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, women-led organization dedicated to healing individuals recovering from substance use disorders, mental health challenges, trauma, and addiction. It serves as a community-based support network using experiential equine-assisted learning and creative arts to foster resilience and personal growth. | $5,000 |
| Joyful Art Center | dedicated to inspiring creativity and ingenuity by providing accessible, inclusive, and, joyful art experiences for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. It serves as a community-focused hub for artistic exploration, offering workshops, classes, and, events that foster confidence, connection, and creative growth. | $5,000 |
| Individual | $2,500 | |
| Buckingham Charter Magnet High Scho | School sobriety program | $2,025 |
| Armijo High School | School sobriety program | $2,025 |
| Leaders of Men | Leaders of Men Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on instilling leadership development that teaches our young men what is needed to manage your, thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and actions. We are geared at focusing on ways to work well with others by developing interpersonal skills and building and maintaining relationships by empowering young leaders and giving them the tools to discover the skills to build effective workgroups and communication skills. | $2,000 |
| Essentially Everly Inc | Essentially Everly Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children fighting cancer by providing comfort and joy through "Everly's Essentials" totes. These totes are filled with activities and comforting items, aiming to ease the isolation of hospital stays and bring happiness to courageous children and their families. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Schooley
- Karen O'Neill
- Kari Christensen
- Steve Jensen
- Stephanie Stott
- Mary Dunlap
- Annie Morris
- Bridgette Holzapple
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Beelard Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants are considered at quarterly meetings.
How much does Margaret Beelard Community Foundation give?
$109,610 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Margaret Beelard Community Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Schooley (Director), Karen O'Neill (Vice President), Kari Christensen (Director) and Steve Jensen (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Margaret Beelard Community Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.