Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 160 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $77,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants160
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$77,000
- Assets$34.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
41% 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 | $1.5 million | 156 | $32.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 160 | $34.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Toya Graham Executive Director 330 Marshall St 1440, Shreveport, LA 71101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (318) 221-2823, toya@beairdfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The application form is available at www.beairdfoundation.org. Applicants must use this form and submit online at this website. In addition, prior to the submission of an application, applicant must complete a letter of intent. |
| Deadlines | Semi-annual deadlines: january 5th and july 21st |
| Restrictions | Awards are primarily to qualified non-profit organizations located in the shreveport and bossier city areas of north Louisiana. No scholarships or grants are awarded to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 76 | $1.3 million |
| Colorado | 26 | $76,938 |
| Maryland | 3 | $33,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $26,000 |
| Tennessee | 12 | $24,500 |
| North Carolina | 17 | $15,930 |
| California | 7 | $14,517 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,500 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| March of Dimes Inc | Program services | $77,000 |
| Project Reclaim of Louisiana Inc | General operating | $60,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | General operating | $60,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation | General operating | $54,125 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | Capital expenses | $52,000 |
| The Center for Children and Families | Program services | $50,000 |
| The Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Lousiana Inc | Program services | $50,000 |
| Citizens About Progress | General operating | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of North Louisia | Program services | $35,000 |
| Martin Luther King Health Center | Program services | $35,000 |
| Plant A Seed in Our Youth Foundatio | Program services | $35,000 |
| Southern University at Shreveport Foundation | General operating | $35,000 |
| Louisiana Key Academy Caddo | Program services | $33,639 |
| Beulah's Safe Haven | General operating | $30,000 |
| Robinson's Rescue Low Cost Spay & Neuter | General operating | $30,000 |
| Shreveport Bar Foundation | Program services | $30,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest la | Capital expenses | $25,625 |
| Girls Empowered for More Society | General operating | $25,380 |
| 318 Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Basic Necessities | General operating | $25,000 |
| Cohabitat Foundation Inc | Program services | $25,000 |
| Grace Community Outreach Ministries Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Holy Angels | Program services | $25,000 |
| Louisiana Advocates for Immigrants in Detention | Program services | $25,000 |
| Lsus Foundation | Program services | $25,000 |
| Oasis of Hope CDC | Program services | $25,000 |
| Training Education and Mediation for Students Inc Teams | Program services | $25,000 |
| Youth Outreach Services | Program services | $25,000 |
| Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier | General operating | $22,500 |
| Image Changers | Program services | $22,500 |
| Sanctuary Arts School | General operating | $22,500 |
| Bernstein Development Inc | Program services | $20,000 |
| Dzi Foundation | Technical assistance or training | $20,000 |
| Gingerbread House | General operating | $20,000 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | General operating | $20,000 |
| Priorities Intentions Practical Exchanges Inc | Program services | $18,500 |
| Junior Achievement of North Louisiana | Program services | $17,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College | Program services | $15,000 |
| Renzi Education and Art Center | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sadies Arms Inc | Program services | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole Seawell
- Jennifer McCormick
- Malcolm Seawell
- Frances Seawell
- Elizabeth Beaird
- John Beaird
- Susan Beaird
- Leslie Darr
- Dave Seawell
- Marjorie Seawell
- Tyler Wolf
- Mary Seawell
- Toya Graham
- Duncan Seawell
- Jackson Darr
Questions people ask
Does Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Semi-annual deadlines: january 5th and july 21st.
How much does Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 160 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nicole Seawell (President), Jennifer McCormick (Vice Preside), Malcolm Seawell (Treasurer) and Frances Seawell (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.