Beacon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Beacon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Swannanoa, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $411,993 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Beacon Foundation Inc 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 Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty and Soul | Helene disaster relief fund | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Meredith W Ellison
- Brandon Ellison
- Casey Watkins
- Sarah Watkins
Questions people ask
Does Beacon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beacon Foundation Inc give?
$100,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Beacon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Meredith W Ellison (Director and Secretary), Brandon Ellison (Director), Casey Watkins (Director and President) and Sarah Watkins (Director).
What does Beacon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.