Necessities Network Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Necessities Network Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,313 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,981 and the largest $10,467. 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$127,313
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,981
- Largest grant$10,467
- Assets$15,033
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,773 the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,773 | 7 | $19,657 |
| 2025 | $127,313 | 32 | $15,033 |
How to apply
Necessities Network 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 Necessities Network Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 32 | $119,903 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Provide rent and grocery assistance for single mother of 3 children, one of which requires full-time medical care, in extreme poverty and just had a relocation due to a domestic abuse situation. | $10,467 |
| Individual | Single mom escaping abusive marriage in need of neccessities to start over: rent/deposit, diapers, clothing, utilities. | $9,699 |
| Individual | Family with government assistance, have had recent job issues but are employed. Assisted with bills and rent. | $9,500 |
| Safe Alliance | This grant is for the cares program at safe benefitting victims of trafficking-direct assistance for hotel, meals, clothing, and hygiene kits. | $7,000 |
| Individual | Help with rent. Highschool senior son is working full time to help support mother and siblings but is having to work less hours while in school and mother recently lost job. | $6,087 |
| Individual | To help with overdue bills and groceries for a family of 6. Husband recently lost job. | $5,907 |
| Individual | To assist with rent. Single mom employed full-time as housekeeper, had emergency surgery and had to miss work for one month. | $5,234 |
| Individual | To help on bills for single mother of 2 who lost job but recently found new employement. She was behind on bills and facing eviction. | $5,140 |
| Center for Child Protection | Gift cards donated for various client families for groceries and clothing. | $5,114 |
| Individual | Rental assistance for a single mom in public housing who missed work due to illness and is facing eviction. | $4,575 |
| Individual | To assist with rent. Family is struggling after their father passed away. | $4,193 |
| Individual | Assisted with various bills for a single mom who who recently lost job and is actively searching. | $3,723 |
| Individual | To assist with rental debt in order to relocate to a foundation communites property. | $3,433 |
| Individual | To assist with deposit/rent of a new apartment, gift cards, and groceries. Single mom with child who has epilepsy. | $3,315 |
| Individual | Assist in deposit and rent for housing for mother of 2 below the poverty line. | $3,192 |
| Individual | To assist with utility bill so power will not be shut off. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Gift cards for groceries and gas. Teacher assistant/mother having hardship, husband is out of work and actively looking for a job. Referred by school counselor. | $2,962 |
| Westlake Young Life | 3 students sponsorship for summer camps. | $2,800 |
| Individual | Emergency hotel shelter and several bill payments due to a mother and her kids having to relocate to another county due to domestic abuse. | $2,703 |
| Individual | Assistance with bills, gas, and uber gift cards for family. Single mother/2 kids/caring for elderly mother, had car accident totaling car. Car was shared between mother and daughter who are both employed. Referred by social worker. | $2,510 |
| Individual | To assist with groceries and bills for a family that qualifies for low ses. | $2,443 |
| Individual | Groceries and bedding for children with a foster mom who was hospitalized for 6 months with cancer. | $2,355 |
| Individual | To help with rent and utility bills. Client is out of work due to government shutdown. | $2,049 |
| Individual | Pay utilities and donate gift cards for a mother of five children who is employed but struggling financially. | $1,803 |
| Individual | To help family struggling with groceries, rent and utilities. | $1,735 |
| Individual | Assisted with bills and groceries for a single mother of 2 children experiencing a hardship due to an unforseen medical condition requiring surgery. | $1,673 |
| Lake Travis Middle School Students | Snacks and basic needs for students in mckinney vento program and foster students. Requested by social worker at lake travis middle school. | $1,596 |
| Settlement Home for Children | Donor service requested clothing and hygiene products for girls in a group home. | $1,352 |
| Individual | Medical bills and phone bills. Referred by school counselor. | $1,341 |
| Minor Student at Crocket Hs | Provide gift cards for basic needs. Referred by school counselor. | $1,002 |
| Minor Student at Barton Creek Eleme | Lmsw student in need of meals, provided grocery gift cards for parent. | $1,000 |
| Side by Side Kids | Requested gift cards to give clients in need in their program. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Beebe
- Elton Glynn Beebe Jr
- Baylie Beebe
Questions people ask
Does Necessities Network Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Necessities Network Foundation give?
$127,313 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,981.
Who runs Necessities Network Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Beebe (President), Elton Glynn Beebe Jr (Director) and Baylie Beebe (Secretary).
What does Necessities Network Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.