Beaird Family Foundation
The Beaird Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $156,623, and stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Beaird Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Beaird Family Foundation gave $157K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,623
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,442
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $627,423
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beaird Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18039 Windtop Ln, Dallas, TX 75287
Phone: (972) 503-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beaird Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parkway Hills Baptist Church ($91K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 60 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 6% to recipients in Montana, and 1% to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Beaird Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 292% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $1.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Hills Baptist Church Plano, TX | To contribute to the general fund of the chuch. | $90,623 |
| Parkinson Voice Project Richardson, TX | To contribute to the general budget of the charity. | $20,000 |
| Shepherds of Wildlife Society Whitefish, MT | To contribute to the general budget of the charity. | $10,000 |
| The Association of Former Students College Station, TX | Contribution to the General Fund of the Charity. | $10,000 |
| The Association of Former Students College Station, TX | Contribution to the distinguished alumni program of the charity and other designated causes. | $7,500 |
| Spark Ministry Carrollton, TX | To contribute to the general budget of the charity. | $5,000 |
| 12TH Man Foundation College Station, TX | To contribute to the general budget of the charity. | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Center Houston, TX | To contribute to the general budget of the charity. | $2,500 |
| Conservation Force Metairie, LA | To contribute to the general budget of the charity. | $1,000 |
| Feed My Starting Children Richardson, TX | To contribute to the general budget of the charity. | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $627,423 | $316,951 | $157,284 | $156,623 | 15 | $156,623 | $66,900 | $53,661 |
| 2023 | $564,643 | $384,755 | $116,622 | $115,992 | 9 | $115,992 | $45,065 | $39,838 |
| 2022 | $427,972 | $521,641 | $47,284 | $46,500 | 11 | $46,500 | $43,298 | $31,237 |
| 2021 | $203,732 | $55,698 | $1,673,184 | $1,672,631 | 17 | $1,672,631 | $55,667 | $85,504 |
| 2020 | $852,757 | $680,658 | $144,537 | $144,059 | 8 | — | $39,073 | $58,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beaird Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Parkinson Voice Project describes its mission as helping people with Parkinson’s and related disorders regain and retain speech and swallowing. Spark Ministry says it supports Christian women in ministering to women in difficult situations, including people in homeless shelters or rehabilitation facilities. Conservation Force describes its mission as advancing wildlife and wild-place conservation and supporting the outdoor way of life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $156,623. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $90,623, with a median grant of $2,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $90,623 to Parkway Hills Baptist Church, $20,000 to Parkinson Voice Project, $10,000 to Shepherds of Wildlife Society, and two grants to The Association of Former Students: $10,000 for its general fund and $7,500 for its Distinguished Alumni Program and other designated causes. Other grants included $5,000 each to Spark Ministry and 12th Man Foundation, and $2,500 to MD Anderson Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pat C. Beaird as Trustee/President, Colleen C. Beaird as Trustee/Manager, and Morgan E. Beaird as Trustee.
Beaird Family Foundation is led by Pat C. Beaird, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pat C. Beaird
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen C. Beaird
Trustee & Mngr
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan E. Beaird
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Beaird Family Foundation
How much does Beaird Family Foundation give each year?
Beaird Family Foundation gave $157K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 9 grants.
What is Beaird Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Beaird Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,442, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beaird Family Foundation that year got $875 on average.
Where does Beaird Family Foundation give grants?
Beaird Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were College Station, TX (3 grants), Richardson, TX (2 grants) and Carrollton, TX (2 grants).
Does Beaird Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Beaird Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beaird Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Beaird Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Parkway Hills Baptist Church ($90,623), Parkinson Voice Project ($20,000) and The Association of Former Students ($17,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beaird Family Foundation?
Beaird Family Foundation reported $627K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beaird Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Parkinson Voice Project describes its mission as helping people with Parkinson’s and related disorders regain and retain speech and swallowing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beaird Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beaird Family Foundation's EIN?
Beaird Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2912647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beaird Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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