Beadforlife
Beadforlife is a public charity, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023.
Beadforlife at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $25,679
- -52.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $52,607
- -88.6% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Beadforlife funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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 $200K (2022) to $323K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Street Business School Niwot, CO | Support training program | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $25,679 | $52,607 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $838,152 | $53,746 | $460,954 | $200,000 | 1 | $28,459 |
| 2021 | $1,115,516 | $125,377 | $425,611 | $323,055 | 25 | $102,167 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Beadforlife is led by Torkin Wakefield, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Torkin Wakefield
Chairman
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassidy Murphy
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Seiz
Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amy Yanda-Lee (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Anne Green (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Beadforlife
Where does Beadforlife operate?
Beadforlife has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Virginia.
What is Beadforlife's EIN?
Beadforlife's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1683139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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