Beal Foundation
Accepts applications
Beal Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.8 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$106 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.9 million 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 | $6.9 million | 82 | $90.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 88 | $106 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Davenport 104 S Pecos, Midland, TX 79701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (432) 682-3753 |
| What to submit | The beal foundation grant application is only available at www.thebealfoundation.org information required for a grant application is detailed on the website, including the criteria for qualified organizations that can apply. Applicants must submit a grant application online by february 15 for the april meeting and by september 15 for the november meeting. |
| Deadlines | February 15 for april grants and september 15 for november grants. |
| Restrictions | Grants will be considered for agencies involving education, health, humanities, and welfare in the midland, Texas geographic area. Qualified organizations: are tax-exempt under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), are further classified as a public charity under internal revenue code section 509(a), and provide a copy of the IRS letter of determination ruling. Applicants claiming exemption as a government entity must also provide evidence of their tax-exempt status. Incomplete online applications will not be considered. All required information must be submitted by the deadline. Only online grant applications will be accepted. |
What Beal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 81 | $5.7 million |
| Colorado | 4 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Athletic Syndicate | Operating funds and capital funds | $1.0 million |
| First Presbyterian Church Midland | Operating funds | $550,000 |
| Basin Dream Center for Orphans | Operating funds | $405,000 |
| Mission Agape | Operating expenses | $391,000 |
| YMCA of Midland | Operating funds | $200,000 |
| Bynum School | Operating funds and capital funds | $190,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis Center & Cac | Operating funds | $185,000 |
| Trinity School of Midland | Operating funds and capital funds | $150,000 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch | Operating funds and capital funds | $120,000 |
| Stick Horses and Capes | Operating funds | $100,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | Operating funds | $100,000 |
| Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center | Operating funds | $95,000 |
| Midland Habitat for Humanity | Operating funds | $95,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Operating funds | $82,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services | Operating funds | $75,000 |
| The Field's Edge | Operating funds | $75,000 |
| The Springboard Center | Capital funds | $75,000 |
| Manor Parkinc | Capital funds | $70,000 |
| Safe Place of the Permian Basin | Operating funds and capital projects | $70,000 |
| First Tee West Texas | Operating funds | $65,000 |
| Senior Life Midland | Operating funds | $55,000 |
| Archway Outreach Inc | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Casa of West Texas | Capital funds | $50,000 |
| Family Promise of Midland | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Midland Memorial Foundation | Capital funds | $50,000 |
| Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale Inc | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Mission Health Care Inc | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Reflection Ministries of Texas Inc | Operating expense | $50,000 |
| Thriving United | Operating funds | $50,000 |
| Young Life Midland | Operating funds and capital funds | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin | Operating funds | $45,000 |
| Highland Council for the Deaf | Operating funds | $45,000 |
| Permian Basin Gifts of Hope | Operating funds | $45,000 |
| Recording Library of West Texas | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Teen Challenge | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Hillcrest School | Operating funds and capital funds | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of West Texas Inc | Operating funds | $35,000 |
| Rope Youth | Operating funds | $35,000 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Operating expense | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Spencer Beal
- Barry Beal Jr
- Stuart Beal
- Steve Schorr
- Elizabeth Beal Davenport
- Karlene Beal Garber
- Steve Hofer Co Cotton Bledsoe
- Laura Buckner
- Alex Beal
- Michael Beal
- Hill Davenport
- Callie Fuqua
- Ashley Lafevers
- Adam Davenport
- Phillip Beal
Questions people ask
Does Beal Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15 for april grants and september 15 for november grants.
How much does Beal Foundation give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Beal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Spencer Beal (Trustee), Barry Beal Jr (Trustee), Stuart Beal (Secretary/Treasurer) and Steve Schorr (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Beal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.