Bearded Lady Productions
Preselected recipients only
Bearded Lady Productions is a private foundation in Boone, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,775 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $3,300. 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$26,775
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$3,300
- Assets$2,909
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,875 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $16,411 | 17 | $9,513 |
| 2024 | $22,875 | 21 | $2,517 |
| 2025 | $26,775 | 25 | $2,909 |
How to apply
Bearded Lady Productions 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 Bearded Lady Productions funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 24 | $26,175 |
| California | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Pride | Community support services | $3,300 |
| Youth OUTright | Youth advocacy support services | $2,450 |
| Beloved Asheville | Homeless support services | $2,000 |
| Tzedek Social Justice Fund | Community support services | $2,000 |
| Wncap | Community support services | $2,000 |
| Loving Food Resources | Food insecurity services | $1,800 |
| Arms Around ASD | Autism support services | $1,000 |
| Haywood County Pride | Community support services | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Counseling support services | $1,000 |
| Tranzmission | Community support services | $900 |
| Hendersonville Pride | Community support services | $850 |
| Open Hearts Art Center | Autism support services | $850 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Legal aid support services | $800 |
| Sunrise Community for Recovery | Social health support services | $800 |
| SeekHealing | Social health support services | $800 |
| YWCA | Community support services | $625 |
| Asheville Gay Mens Chorus | Community support services | $600 |
| Asheville Poverty Initiative | Food insecurity services | $600 |
| Mountain Child Advocacy Center | Youth advocacy support services | $600 |
| The Trevor Project | Youth advocacy support services | $600 |
| Asheville FM | Community programming support | $500 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Animal control and humane support services | $500 |
| Equality NC | Community support services | $500 |
| OurVOICE | Domestic abuse support services | $500 |
| Pflag Asheville | Community support services | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- G Hensley
- C Cor
- M Dehart
- A Penny
Questions people ask
Does Bearded Lady Productions accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bearded Lady Productions give?
$26,775 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Bearded Lady Productions?
Its 2025 filing lists G Hensley (Executive Director Chief Financial Officer), C Cor (Officer), M Dehart (Officer) and A Penny (Officer).
What does Bearded Lady Productions fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and human services.