Beacon Education Inc
Raising funds and developing programs in support of transportation, facilities, food services, enrichment, and college preparedness for schools within North Carolina that are affiliated with the organization's mission.
Beacon Education Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $31,112,521
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,298,589
- -63.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $440,411
- +100.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,165,462
- +16.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Beacon Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Beacon Education Inc gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $993K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC Community Foundation Raleigh, NC | Fund School Endowmen | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,112,521 | $2,298,589 | $2,165,462 | — | — | $440,411 |
| 2024 | $30,528,383 | $6,347,277 | $1,853,087 | — | — | $220,029 |
| 2023 | $25,449,653 | $7,097,294 | $1,118,104 | $25,000 | 1 | $298,751 |
| 2022 | $19,342,813 | $6,675,896 | $3,046,463 | — | — | $74,235 |
| 2021 | $15,878,873 | $3,069,160 | $1,013,033 | $500,000 | 1 | $65,623 |
| 2020 | $14,011,727 | $2,080,547 | $1,301,706 | $993,125 | 2 | $29,393 |
About Beacon Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Beacon Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wilmington, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $440K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Beacon Education Inc is led by Todd Godbey, CEO on every filing since 2024; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd Godbey
CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$275K (2024) → $157K (2025)
Katherine McKenzie
Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Miars
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Girard
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Moroz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Mendoza
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Uhl
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Clark-Bradley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Branner
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Everett
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Waltrina Barnett
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carey Brown
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Grange
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Walker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Highsmith
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Johanne Rockness (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Rose Zimmer (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy Spiers (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Commecha Brown (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Donis Smith (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Deloris Rhodes (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Felicia Jones (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Uhl (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Katrina Redmon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Tinsley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Nelson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Louise Coggins (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Margee Herring (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Teresa Huffmon (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $157K, to Todd Godbey (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Education Inc
How large is Beacon Education Inc?
Beacon Education Inc reported $31.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Beacon Education Inc?
Beacon Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wilmington, NC. It holds $31.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Beacon Education Inc operate?
Beacon Education Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Beacon Education Inc's EIN?
Beacon Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3629354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work Beacon Education Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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