Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Gig Harbor, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $236,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$236,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $262,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $173,000 | 13 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 21 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $236,000 | 11 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable 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 Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $70,000 |
| Arizona | 5 | $34,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater North | General operating | $100,000 |
| National Ms Society | General operating | $60,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | General operating | $20,000 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona | General operating | $20,000 |
| Buffalo State Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| MIT | General operating | $10,000 |
| Acf - VI at Silverstone Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Desert Foothills Library | General operating | $5,000 |
| Heard Museum | General operating | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Kentucky | General operating | $2,000 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Sonju
- Susan Sonju
Questions people ask
Does Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation give?
$236,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Sonju (Co-Trustee) and Susan Sonju (Co-Trustee).
What does Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.