Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Gainesville, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $3.
Acts of Kindness at a glance
In short: Acts of Kindness gave $15K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $14,797
- +1217.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,399
- +1876.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $7,399
- Total assets
- $13,328
- +5.7% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Acts of Kindness funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Noahs Ark Animal Shelter ($100).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $15K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List - Stmt 4 Gainesville, TX | Assist individuals of Cooke County in time of need. | $14,697 |
| Noahs Ark Animal Shelter Gainesville, TX | Donation to public charity. | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $13,328 | $20,623 | $19,906 | $14,797 | 2 | $19,906 | $3 |
| 2021 | $12,611 | $14,518 | $1,907 | $1,123 | 3 | $1,907 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Acts of Kindness is led by Regina Beaver, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Regina Beaver
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Traymany
Vice President
On filings since 2021
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Proffer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Acts of Kindness
How much does Acts of Kindness give each year?
Acts of Kindness gave $15K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1K across 3 grants.
How large is Acts of Kindness?
Acts of Kindness reported $13K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What is Acts of Kindness?
Acts of Kindness is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Gainesville, TX. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Acts of Kindness operate?
Acts of Kindness has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Acts of Kindness's EIN?
Acts of Kindness's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2714794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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