Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $52,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was down from $105,350 the year before.
58% 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 | $51,754 | 20 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $105,350 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $73,500 | 12 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $58,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Institute for Immunology | General operating support | $52,000 |
| Ariz State Universty Foundation | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General operating support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $2,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Amfar Foundation for AIDS Research | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Central Sierra Environmental Resouces Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Hillel - Stanford | General operating support | $500 |
| Congregation Beth-El | General operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- IRA Kenneth Magid
- Barbara Beer Magid
Questions people ask
Does Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation give?
$73,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists IRA Kenneth Magid (Trustee) and Barbara Beer Magid (Trustee).
What does Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.