Beesley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beesley Family Foundation is a private foundation in St George, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 92 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$11,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$110 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
30% 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 | $4.7 million | 94 | $102 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 92 | $110 million |
How to apply
Beesley 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 Beesley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Utah. It also paid $20,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 73 | $4.3 million |
| Maryland | 2 | $110,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $51,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| American Samoa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Philanthropies | Humanitarian/education | $1.5 million |
| Intermountain Health Care Foundation | Medical | $500,000 |
| Envision Utah | Education | $320,000 |
| No Poor Africa | Humanitarian | $220,000 |
| Rise and Rebuild Foundation | Humanitarian | $210,000 |
| University of Utah | Education | $176,000 |
| Academy for Creating Enterprise | Humanitarian | $100,000 |
| Madison House Autism Foundation | Education and research | $100,000 |
| Charity Vision | Humanitarian | $75,000 |
| Success in Education Foundation | Education | $75,000 |
| American Heritage Schools Inc | Education | $60,000 |
| Utah Youth Village | Humanitarian | $60,000 |
| One World Surgery | Medical | $51,250 |
| Mentors International | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Patronato Benefico Oriental | Humanitarian | $50,000 |
| Project Unite | Education | $50,000 |
| Southern Virginia University | Education | $50,000 |
| This Is the Place Foundation | Education & historical | $50,000 |
| Girls Hope Rescue Mission | Humanitarian | $46,000 |
| American Indian Services | Education | $43,000 |
| Help Start Edcuation Foundation | Education | $40,000 |
| The Other Side Academy | Humanitarian | $40,000 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera | Arts | $40,000 |
| Charity Anywhere Foundation | Humanitarian | $35,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | Education | $30,000 |
| The Gifted Music School | Arts | $30,000 |
| Governor's Mansion Foundation | Historical preservation | $25,000 |
| Operation Kids Foundation | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Rise Samoa Inc | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| Utah State University | Education | $25,000 |
| Utah Foundation for Youth | Education | $22,500 |
| Book of Mormon Central | Education | $20,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Medical | $20,000 |
| Kostopulos Dream Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Latinos in Action | Education | $20,000 |
| Laurel Surgical Foundation | Medical | $20,000 |
| Odyssey House | Medical | $20,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | Environment | $20,000 |
| Stand 4 Kind | Education | $20,000 |
| Stella H Oaks Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Beesley
- Bonnie Jean Beesley
- Laura Jean Denney
- Brian Chadaz
- Mary Jolley
- Sarah Beesley
- Verlan Terry
- Glenn Goodrich
- Amy Broadbent
- Ryan C Denney
- Doug T Jolley
- David B Beesley
- Mark Broadbent
- Troy Lewis
- Katherine Decker
Questions people ask
Does Beesley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beesley Family Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.
Who runs Beesley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brent Beesley (Trustee), Bonnie Jean Beesley (Trustee/President), Laura Jean Denney (Trustee) and Brian Chadaz (Trustee/Administrator) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Beesley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.