Beads on One String Inc is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in SALEM, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $700K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $44K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$700K
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$19K
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+3.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beads on One String Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Beads on One String Inc
Based on IRS filings
Beads on One String Inc is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in SALEM, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $700K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $700,329 | $707,667 | $713,727 |
| Revenue | $53,677 | $47,729 | $67,981 |
| Expenses | $60,816 | $54,447 | $63,556 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $49,548 | $42,491 | $51,696 |
| Net Investment Income | $43,792 | $37,175 | $52,623 |
| Distributable Amount | $42,604 | $39,055 | $39,800 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beloved Archives ($7,000), Cathy Riley ($1,000), Evelyn Wilkins ($1,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANN BLISS DOVER, NH | ANN WILL BE WORKING AT A HOSPITAL IN NARNAUL, INDIA AS A VOLUNTEER WITH THE PORTSMOUTH NH ROTARY CLUB. OUR PROJECT IS CALLED A ROTOPLASTY, CLEFT PALATE SURGERY FOR CHILDREN IN THE AREA. SHE WILL BE ABLE TO ASSIST THE NURSES AND DOCTORS AND ESPECIALLY HELP THE CHILDREN WHO WILL BE WAKING UP FROM THEIR SURGERY. | $500 |
| BELOVED ARCHIVES HAMILTON, NJ | IN GOD'S PRESENCE, TO BE PRODUCED BY SUSAN MACDONALD, WHO RECENTLY WON PLAUDITS AT THE BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL FOR HER FILM ON THE FORMER SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS, BAN KI-MOON, AND DIRECTED BY FILMMAKER GREG BUTLER, IS BASED ON A GLOBAL/INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION TEAM WITH GLOBAL SENSIBILITIES. THE FILM WILL HAVE RELEVANCE TO ALL FAITHS AS WE SHARE THE AVATAR'S UNIVERSAL WORK IN DIFFERENT PHASES OF HIS ADVENT. | $7,000 |
| CATHY RILEY MYRTLE BEACH, SC | FUNDING TO BE USED TOWARD YOUR EXPENSES FOR TRANSCRIBING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUALS FROM SUMTER COUNTY AS WELL AS WORKING WITH A SOUND ENGINEER TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF 'FLAWED TRACKS' IN THE RECORDINGS. THESE SONGS , AS YOU STATE, ARE PART OF A HISTORY AND SOURCE OF UPLIFTMENT AS SLAVE SONGS AND ARE ALSO RELEVANT TODAY. | $1,000 |
| EVELYN WILKINS WYOMING, MN | MY PRESENT PROJECT IS A BOOK OF SHORT STORIES AND POETRY ENTITLED, "TELLING OF LIFE IS DELICIOUS - IIN BAHANEGO' AYOI LIKAN. THE BOOK OF SHORT STORIES AND POEMS HAS SEVERAL INTENTIONS. FIRST, TO SHARE SOME WONDERFUL STORIES OF MY FAMILY AND PEOPLE, THE DIN OF ARIZONA. SECOND, TO SHOW THAT NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE ON THE PLANET, WE, AS A HUMAN RACE HAVE SHARED COMMONALITIES THAT HAVE BEEN OUTLINED IN STORIES THAT WERE PASSED THROUGH TIME. THIRD, TO SHOW THAT IN OUR SEPARATE TRIBAL GROUPS, THERE EXIST TRADITIONS, KNOWLEDGE, CUSTOMS, BACKGROUNDS, WAY OF BEING, LANGUAGES AND WAYS OF BELIEF THAT HELP US LEARN TO ACT WISELY, TO EXPLORE AND FIND OUR WORKABLE PERSPECTIVES, STRONG INHERIT TOOLS THAT WE HAVE ACCESS TO IN MOVING ALL GLOBAL COMMUNITIES FORWARD AS ONE. THAT BEING A GOOD RELATIVE TO ALL LIVING THINGS IS WHAT MAINTAINS BALANCE TO ALL CREATION. | $1,000 |
| JEAN GOUSSEFF | LIVES A LIFE OF SERVICE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: PUBLISHING THE FRENCH TRANSLATION OF TALES FORM THE NEW LIFE WITH MEHER BABA; REORGANIZING AND RE-THINKING THE TRUST'S PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE AND ITS LIBRARY; COLLECTING MATERIAL AND WORKING ON MEHER BABA'S DIRECT WORKS IN THE FORM OF POETRY AND PRAYER; AND HELPING TO MAKE THE TRUST'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL CASTES, CREEDS, AND COMMUNITIES CAN EXERCISE AND STUDY TOGETHER. | $500 |
| JEAN GOUSSEFF | LIVES A LIFE OF SERVICE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: PUBLISHING THE FRENCH TRANSLATION OF TALES FORM THE NEW LIFE WITH MEHER BABA; REORGANIZING AND RE-THINKING THE TRUST'S PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE AND ITS LIBRARY; COLLECTING MATERIAL AND WORKING ON MEHER BABA'S DIRECT WORKS IN THE FORM OF POETRY AND PRAYER; AND HELPING TO MAKE THE TRUST'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL CASTES, CREEDS, AND COMMUNITIES CAN EXERCISE AND STUDY TOGETHER. | $500 |
| JEAN GOUSSEFF | LIVES A LIFE OF SERVICE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: PUBLISHING THE FRENCH TRANSLATION OF TALES FORM THE NEW LIFE WITH MEHER BABA; REORGANIZING AND RE-THINKING THE TRUST'S PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE AND ITS LIBRARY; COLLECTING MATERIAL AND WORKING ON MEHER BABA'S DIRECT WORKS IN THE FORM OF POETRY AND PRAYER; AND HELPING TO MAKE THE TRUST'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL CASTES, CREEDS, AND COMMUNITIES CAN EXERCISE AND STUDY TOGETHER. | $500 |
| JEAN GOUSSEFF | LIVES A LIFE OF SERVICE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: PUBLISHING THE FRENCH TRANSLATION OF TALES FORM THE NEW LIFE WITH MEHER BABA; REORGANIZING AND RE-THINKING THE TRUST'S PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE AND ITS LIBRARY; COLLECTING MATERIAL AND WORKING ON MEHER BABA'S DIRECT WORKS IN THE FORM OF POETRY AND PRAYER; AND HELPING TO MAKE THE TRUST'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE FROM ALL CASTES, CREEDS, AND COMMUNITIES CAN EXERCISE AND STUDY TOGETHER. | $500 |
| JOHN WAGNER | PRACTICES A LIFE OF SERVICE AT THE AVATAR MEHER BABA TRUST ACTING AS RESOURCE FOR THE KITCHEN AT THE MEHER PILGRIM RETREAT - A FACILITY THAT ACCOMMODATES UP TO 240 GUESTS. JOHN WORKS AS MANAGER FOR THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER FACILITY FOR PILGRIMS. HE ALSO IS INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS THAT ALLOW PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO PERFORM TOGETHER, | $500 |
| JOHN WAGNER | PRACTICES A LIFE OF SERVICE AT THE AVATAR MEHER BABA TRUST ACTING AS RESOURCE FOR THE KITCHEN AT THE MEHER PILGRIM RETREAT - A FACILITY THAT ACCOMMODATES UP TO 240 GUESTS. JOHN WORKS AS MANAGER FOR THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER FACILITY FOR PILGRIMS. HE ALSO IS INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OF PLAYS AND MUSICALS THAT ALLOW PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO PERFORM TOGETHER, | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENATE MORITZ | CO-CHAIR EDUCATION/SEMINAR | 1.5 | — |
| YURI CARTIER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DAVID LEE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GEORGINA HARTFORD | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CYNTHIA GRIFFIN | CHAIR - SCHOLARSHIP | 5.5 | — |
| RICHARD GRIFFIN | TREASURER | 5.5 | — |
| LINDA BLOUIN | SECRETARY | 5.5 | — |
| WAYNE MCAULEY | PRESIDENT | 11 | — |
| MARGARET FRANK | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beads on One String Inc?
Beads on One String Inc is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in SALEM, MA. It holds $700K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Beads on One String Inc?
As of 2024, Beads on One String Inc holds $700K in total assets with $54K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $19K in 2024.
Where does Beads on One String Inc operate?
Beads on One String Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, Wyoming.
What size grants does Beads on One String Inc award?
In 2024, Beads on One String Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $19K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Beads on One String Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Beads on One String Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Beads on One String Inc's EIN?
Beads on One String Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2269648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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