Mary Ellen & Goff Beach Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary Ellen & Goff Beach Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winstonsalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $119,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$119,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,600 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $107,500 | 25 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $113,600 | 26 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $119,500 | 28 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Mary Ellen & Goff Beach 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 Mary Ellen & Goff Beach Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 7 | $54,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $27,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $15,500 |
| California | 5 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | Overture forever | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Mcpherson eri david walsh fund | $10,000 |
| Westlawn School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Horizons Residential Care Center | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic | Unrestircted | $3,000 |
| Gicia | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ocean Connectors | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Save the PT Boat | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Shoreline Community Services | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Surfer's Healing | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Team Team Charitable San Diego | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Athletic endowment | $3,000 |
| Muse Museum | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| A Better Shot Foundations | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Olbrich Botanical Gardens | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Thompson Cemetary Association | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Carbone cancer center fund xxx-xx-xxxx | $2,000 |
| UNC School of the Arts | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Big Bend National Park | In memory of erich de zoeten | $1,000 |
| Boca Grande Historical Society | Unrestircted | $1,000 |
| Cure Epilepsy | Unresitricted | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert T Beach
- Nancy Walsh
- Thomas Beach
- Sally A Beach
Questions people ask
Does Mary Ellen & Goff Beach Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Ellen & Goff Beach Family Foundation give?
$119,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mary Ellen & Goff Beach Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert T Beach (Trustee), Nancy Walsh (Trustee), Thomas Beach (Trustee) and Sally A Beach (Trustee).
What does Mary Ellen & Goff Beach Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.