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Beaird Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 752912647

Beaird Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $156,623 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $90,623. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $115,992 the year before.

43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$115,9929$1.1 million
2024$156,62315$1.3 million

How to apply

Beaird 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Beaird Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas13$145,623
Montana1$10,000
Louisiana1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Parkway Hills Baptist Church
Plano, TX
To contribute to the general fund of the chuch.$90,623
Parkinson Voice Project
Richardson, TX
To contribute to the general budget of the charity.$20,000
Shepherds of Wildlife Society
Whitefish, MT
To contribute to the general budget of the charity.$10,000
The Association of Former Students
College Station, TX
Contribution to the general fund of the charity.$10,000
The Association of Former Students
College Station, TX
Contribution to the distinguished alumni program of the charity and other designated causes.$7,500
Spark Ministry
Carrollton, TX
To contribute to the general budget of the charity.$5,000
12th Man Foundation
College Station, TX
To contribute to the general budget of the charity.$5,000
MD Anderson Center
Houston, TX
To contribute to the general budget of the charity.$2,500
Conservation Force
Metairie, LA
To contribute to the general budget of the charity.$1,000
Feed My Starting Children
Richardson, TX
To contribute to the general budget of the charity.$1,000
Rays of Light Foundation
Dallas, TX
To contribute to the general budget of the charity.$1,000
P70 International Ministries
Carrollton, TX
To contribution to the general fund of the charity.$1,000
VFW Post 2150
McKinney, TX
To contribute to the general fund of the charity.$1,000
Hico's Original Steak Cookoff
Hico, TX
To contribution to the general fund of the charity.$500
Stephenville Lions Club
Stephenville, TX
To contribute to the general fund of the organization.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Beaird Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Beaird Family Foundation give?

$156,623 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Beaird Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Pat C Beaird (Trustee/Pres.), Colleen C Beaird (Trustee/Mngr) and Morgan E Beaird (Trustee).

What does Beaird Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.

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