Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Kennesaw, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $915,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$915,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $840,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $800,000 | 18 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $840,000 | 18 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $915,000 | 19 | $19.3 million |
How to apply
Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust 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 Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $310,000 |
| Georgia | 7 | $290,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $260,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation | "global scholars" program - provide unique learning and exploratory experiences not typically available to students | $100,000 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | Operational support and housing assistance for families in crisis | $80,000 |
| Children's Home Society of North Carolina | Support implementation of sexual health for youth in care across nc; improve sexual health outcomes for youth involved in out-of-home care in nc | $75,000 |
| Girls Inc of Chattanooga | Funding for out of school time programming for girls, inc. | $55,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Provide funds for student emergency fund, artplay education program, honors college new student retreat, and blazer kitchen - on campus food pantry for students and employees of the university | $55,000 |
| Chattanooga Room in the Inn | Support for temporary housing, programs, and services to homeless women and children | $50,000 |
| Kennesaw State - Honors College & President's Emerging Global Scholars | Support high-potential academic recruitment program; student scholarships; scholarships for city as text program; scholarships for pegs program travel; community service learning project | $50,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Care | Support for emergency financial assistance for students and emergency assistance for homeless students | $50,000 |
| Chattahoochee Tech Foundation | Fund scholarships, provide support for foundation's emergency fund, and services provided by the office of student resources | $45,000 |
| Must Ministries | Support for hope house operating costs | $45,000 |
| Artsbuild | Fund "imagine! Initiative" to help provide hamilton county, tn elementary students free art and cultural experiences presented by leading arts organizations and fund community cultural connections. | $40,000 |
| Chambliss Center of Children | Operational support and tbri training | $40,000 |
| Georgia Gwinett College Foundation | Ggc student emergency fund - tuition and fees for financially needy students | $40,000 |
| The Center for Children & Young Adults | Support for housing, food, and programs for at risk youth. | $40,000 |
| Forsyth Tech Foundation | Support for students who are ineligible for financial aid, or have an unexpected emergency | $35,000 |
| Imprints Cares | Provide funding for parents as teachers program serving low income families in fosyth county, nc. | $35,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem Inc | Lodging assistance for needy families | $35,000 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Provide support for food, medical services, clothing, and transportation through "backpack for success" program. | $25,000 |
| Boy & Girls Clubs of Jackson County | Used to support the employment of work based learning students | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Douglas Smith
- Catherine M Smith
- Elizabeth Smith Williams
Questions people ask
Does Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust give?
$915,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Craig Douglas Smith (Trustee), Catherine M Smith (Trustee) and Elizabeth Smith Williams (Trustee).
What does Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.