Beacon of Bright Beginnings Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beacon of Bright Beginnings Foundation is a private foundation in Scarsdale, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,400 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $113,400 and the largest $113,400. 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$113,400
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$113,400
- Largest grant$113,400
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,205 the year before.
0% 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 | $48,000 | 1 | $756,855 |
| 2024 | $41,205 | 1 | $613,554 |
| 2025 | $113,400 | 1 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Beacon of Bright Beginnings 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 Beacon of Bright Beginnings Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Grammar School | Funding for school for the poor. | $113,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Umer Raffat
- Dr Sarah Caudhary
- Raffat Mahmood
- Dr Mohammad Yousaf Chaudhary
- Robert R Lyons
Questions people ask
Does Beacon of Bright Beginnings Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beacon of Bright Beginnings Foundation give?
$113,400 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $113,400.
Who runs Beacon of Bright Beginnings Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Umer Raffat (President & CEO), Dr Sarah Caudhary (Secretary), Raffat Mahmood (Director) and Dr Mohammad Yousaf Chaudhary (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Beacon of Bright Beginnings Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.