Be the Magic Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Be the Magic Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $32,024 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,194 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$32,024
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,194
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$652
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $120,592 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $120,592 | 29 | -$2,450 |
| 2024 | $32,024 | 7 | $652 |
How to apply
| Contact | Be the Magic Foundation Inc PO Box 1493, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (850) 226-4200 |
| What to submit | https://bethemagicfoundation.org/form/request-a-donation |
| Restrictions | Charitable support of local non-profit organizations that make a positive and lasting impact on their communities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Be the Magic Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $30,830 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,194 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hsu Educational Foundation | General support | $12,500 |
| Gulf Coast Council | General support | $10,000 |
| Panhandle Animal Welfare Society | General support | $6,080 |
| Other Summer Classes | General support | $1,194 |
| Navarre High School | Classroom support | $1,000 |
| Choctaw High School Band | General support | $750 |
| Emerald Coast Music Alliance Foundation | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vincent W Mayfield
- Louis Erickson
- Tabitha Erickson
- Caroline McCoy
- Heather Ruiz
- LXS Fregger
- Jason Monroe
Questions people ask
Does Be the Magic Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Be the Magic Foundation Inc give?
$32,024 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,194.
Who runs Be the Magic Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vincent W Mayfield (President), Louis Erickson (Vice Pres.), Tabitha Erickson (Treasurer) and Caroline McCoy (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Be the Magic Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.