The Beach Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Beach Foundation is a private foundation in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $790,573 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$790,573
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $730,864 the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 | $730,864 | 57 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $790,573 | 57 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
The Beach 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 The Beach Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $1,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $180,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $176,807 |
| Virginia | 5 | $91,000 |
| California | 3 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $62,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $43,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $32,016 |
| New Hampshire | 10 | $23,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Network | General fund | $100,000 |
| Commonweatlh Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | General fund | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Govt Accountability | General fund | $50,000 |
| Reason Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty | General fund | $50,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | General fund | $25,000 |
| Fairness Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Ember Club | General fund | $25,000 |
| Realclear Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Rodeo Austin | General fund | $25,000 |
| Cato Institute | General fund | $20,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General fund | $20,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Federalist Society for Law & Public Studies | General fund | $15,000 |
| Freedom Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Perc | General fund | $15,000 |
| State Policy Network | General fund | $15,000 |
| Granite State Adaptive | General fund | $10,000 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | General fund | $10,000 |
| Certell | General fund | $10,000 |
| Citizens Alliance of America Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History | General fund | $10,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | General fund | $10,000 |
| American Transparency Open the Books | General fund | $10,000 |
| Edchoice | General fund | $5,000 |
| Independent Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | General fund | $5,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA NFP | General fund | $5,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Young Voices | General fund | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General fund | $4,000 |
| Free to Choose Network | General fund | $3,000 |
| Liberty Justice Center | General fund | $3,000 |
| Citrs Inc | General fund | $2,557 |
| Squam Lakes Association | General fund | $2,500 |
| Young Americans Against Socialism | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Beach
- Walter T Beach
- Jonathan T Beach
- Theodore T Beach
Questions people ask
Does The Beach Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Beach Foundation give?
$790,573 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Beach Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas E Beach (President & Director), Walter T Beach (Vice President & Director), Jonathan T Beach (Secretary & Director) and Theodore T Beach (Treasurer & Director).
What does The Beach Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.