Douglas C Beaton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Douglas C Beaton Family Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $158,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$158,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $133,002 the year before.
8% 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 | $127,000 | 30 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $133,002 | 32 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $158,000 | 34 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Douglas C Beaton Family 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 Douglas C Beaton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 17 | $92,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $23,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $14,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitation Health Rights India | Provide water & sanitation services in india | $20,000 |
| Bridge Housegrace House | Charitable-drug addiction rehabilitation | $9,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Economic assistance for 3rd world people | $9,000 |
| Womans New Life Center | Charitable-aid for poor and pregnant women | $8,000 |
| Individual | Charitable-food bank | $8,000 |
| Holy Name School | Educational-college preparation | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross | Alleviate human suffering during emergencies | $7,000 |
| Odyssey House of Louisiana | Charitable-drug addiction rehabilitation | $7,000 |
| Individual | Charitable-sanitation projects in foreign | $5,000 |
| Energize the Chain | Vaccine distribution to poor in foreign countries | $5,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Program | Prevent youth from being in juvenile detention | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Develop resilient health systems for underserved | $5,000 |
| Individual | Third world surgeries for cleft palates & lips | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of New Orleans | Charitable-assist the poor and vulnerable | $4,000 |
| Individual | $4,000 | |
| Individual | Charitable-training for youth for food services | $4,000 |
| Individual | Educational-mento youth | $4,000 |
| Ladies Leukemia League | Research for cure of leukemia | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorad | Charitable-mentor children with limited | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Charitable-medical care for children with cancer | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educational-mentor youth | $3,000 |
| Youth Run Nola | Charity-encourage fitness for poor children | $3,000 |
| Matthews House of Ft Collins | To provide social services for | $3,000 |
| Asheville City Schools Foundation | Supports disaster recovery for school district | $3,000 |
| Slow Food Denver | Healthy food choices in low income communities | $3,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| St Rita Catholic Church | Charitable-religious organization | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Research-alzheimers | $2,000 |
| Pomona College | Educational-college level | $2,000 |
| La Center for Childrens Rights | Legal & social services for juvenile detainees | $2,000 |
| Stair | Develop literacy for second graders | $2,000 |
| Newman School | Scholarship program for need based applications | $2,000 |
| Colorado Academy | Challenging & ethical K-12 education | $2,000 |
| Resque | Food service for emergency responders | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Folse
- Kathleen Folse
- Steven Folse
- Katherine M Folse
Questions people ask
Does Douglas C Beaton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Douglas C Beaton Family Foundation give?
$158,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Douglas C Beaton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Folse (Director), Kathleen Folse (Director), Steven Folse (Director) and Katherine M Folse (Director).
What does Douglas C Beaton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.