The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation is a private foundation in Provo, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $27,200. 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$70,000
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$27,200
- Assets$3,630
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,425 the year before.
80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,050 | 39 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $59,425 | 30 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 55 | $3,630 |
How to apply
The Lorraine Beckhamashe 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 Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 30 | $61,240 |
| California | 4 | $3,350 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $1,200 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,060 |
| New York | 5 | $750 |
| Maryland | 2 | $300 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $150 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150 |
| Texas | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Da Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | General | $27,200 |
| Intermountain Foundation Intermountain Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Nra Friends of the Nra | General | $3,800 |
| Alpine School District Alpine School District | General | $3,740 |
| Nebo School District Nebo School District | General | $2,350 |
| Merced Union High School Merced Union High School | General | $2,050 |
| Utah Celtic Storm Utah Celtic Storm | General | $2,000 |
| Freedom Prep School Provo Freedom Prep School Provo | General | $1,500 |
| US Committee of Refugees and Immigr US Committee of Refugees and Immigrants | General | $1,500 |
| Awwa Intermountain Section Awwa Intermountain Section | General | $1,400 |
| Mule Deer Foundation Mule Deer Foundation | General | $1,400 |
| Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America | General | $1,060 |
| Casa of Merced Casa of Merced | General | $1,000 |
| Crush Utah Youth Sports Crush Utah Youth Sports | General | $1,000 |
| Doctors Volunteer Clinic Doctors Volunteer Clinic | General | $1,000 |
| Loving Angel Service Dogs Loving Angel Service Dogs | General | $1,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Utah Prevent Child Abuse Utah | General | $1,000 |
| Provo High School Provo High School | General | $1,000 |
| One More Chance Cats One More Chance Cats | General | $750 |
| Silver Reef Foundation Silver Reef Foundation | General | $750 |
| Conserve Southwest Utah Conserve Southwest Utah | General | $700 |
| Neighborhood Connection Neighborhood Connection | General | $550 |
| Utah Youth Soccer Inc Utah Youth Soccer Inc | General | $550 |
| Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association | General | $500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters | General | $500 |
| Color Country Chapter of the Dar Color Country Chapter | General | $500 |
| Dove Center Dove Center | General | $500 |
| Grafton Heritage Partnership Progra Grafton Heritage Partnership Program | General | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity | General | $500 |
| Tan's Treats Tan's Treats | General | $500 |
| Utah Food Bank Utah Food Bank | General | $500 |
| Kony Coins for Kids Kony Coins for Kids | General | $250 |
| American Civil Liberties Union American Civil Liberties Union | General | $150 |
| American Humanist Assoc American Humanist Assoc | General | $150 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violenc Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General | $150 |
| Camp Quest West Camp Quest West | General | $150 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | General | $150 |
| Evertown for Gun Safety Evertown for Gun Safety | General | $150 |
| Foundation Beyond Belief Foundation Beyond Belief | General | $150 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation Freedom From Religion Foundation | General | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond E Beckham Jr
- Brayden Beckham
- Elaine Tyler
- Randall L Beckham
- Renae B Willes
- David Willes
- Rick Wahlin
- Raleen Wahlin
- Cameron Beckham
- Andria Beckham
- Lance Beckham
- Brittany Russell
Questions people ask
Does The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond E Beckham Jr (Trustee), Brayden Beckham (Trustee), Elaine Tyler (Trustee) and Randall L Beckham (President) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.