Beaumont Foundation of America
The Beaumont Foundation of America is a public charity based in Beaumont, Texas, formed in 2000. It awards grants to support civic betterment and social improvements by assisting poor, underserved, and underprivileged populations.
Beaumont Foundation of America at a glance
In short: Beaumont Foundation of America gave $4.0M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $82K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,008,969
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $81,816
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $212,799,287
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Beaumont Foundation of America
- Contact
Mailing address: 470 Orleans Street First Floor, Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone: (409) 838-1812
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Beaumont Foundation of America
C. Edward Keller Scholarship at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low Excellence in Education Award
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Beaumont Foundation of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Huntsman Cancer Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 206 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 25% to recipients in Utah; Pennsylvania received 1% and Louisiana less than 1%. The Foundation is based in Beaumont, Texas. Its Buddy Low Scholarship is geographically specific to San Augustine, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
How Beaumont Foundation of America gives
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.6M (2021) to $4.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | — | $1,000,000 |
| To Be Determined Beaumont, TX | — | $648,619 |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast TEX Beaumont, TX | — | $150,000 |
| Depelchin Childrens Center Houston, TX | — | $102,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | — | $100,000 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger El Paso, TX | — | $100,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | — | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | — | $100,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | — | $100,000 |
| San Augustine HS College Scholarshi San Augustine, TX | — | $100,000 |
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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 | $212,799,287 | $9,338,008 | $5,358,071 | $4,008,969 | 49 | $9,338,008 |
| 2024 | $208,814,217 | $10,579,702 | $5,295,864 | $4,048,970 | 49 | $10,579,702 |
| 2023 | $203,930,934 | $8,660,335 | $5,245,471 | $4,050,640 | 52 | $8,660,335 |
| 2022 | $198,772,539 | $2,602,068 | $5,272,100 | $3,887,067 | 55 | $2,602,068 |
| 2021 | $204,447,184 | $1,157,171 | $4,978,610 | $3,593,180 | 1 | $1,092,825 |
| 2020 | $208,299,687 | $3,784,856 | $5,466,552 | $3,921,592 | 1 | $3,708,816 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to bring about civic betterment and social improvements by providing assistance to poor, underserved, and underprivileged people.
Its Children & Youth programs primarily provide clothing for children in foster care. The Children of Fallen Heroes program provides laptop computers to eligible dependents of military personnel who died in Iraq or Afghanistan. Education is a program area, and the Foundation offers scholarships, including the Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low Scholarship for eligible San Augustine High School seniors. Its Healthcare program addresses access to care and related services for underserved populations. Social Services grants support basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and other aid.
The Foundation’s 2025 grants included organizations whose missions address hunger, health, and family services. For example, Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas describes its mission as serving, teaching, building community, and preserving the dignity of individuals and families in Southeast Texas. The Houston Food Bank says its mission is to provide food for better lives, while the San Antonio Food Bank says it fights hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. Depelchin Children’s Center describes its work as strengthening children’s lives by enhancing mental health and physical well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 49 grants totaling $4,008,969. Grant amounts ranged from $5,750 to $1,000,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grant was $1,000,000 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Other notable awards included $150,000 to Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas and $102,000 to Depelchin Children’s Center. Several Texas food banks received $100,000 each, including the Central Texas Food Bank, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, Houston Food Bank, North Texas Food Bank, San Antonio Food Bank, and Tarrant Area Food Bank.
The Foundation also lists three currently open scholarship programs: the Lamar Institute of Technology Scholarship, the Jon M. Huntsman, Sr. Scholarship, and the Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low Scholarship. The available eligibility details for the Buddy Low Scholarship specify three awards per year for graduating San Augustine High School seniors planning to attend a public Texas university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, commitment to academic success, and achievement of personal and educational goals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Reagan Reaud as chairman; Rachel Roane and Peter Huntsman as directors; C. Edward Keller as “President &”; and Robert Craft as “General Coun.”
Beaumont Foundation of America is led by C. Edward Keller, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Edward Keller
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$270K (2020) → $299K (2025)
Reagan Reaud
Chairman
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Huntsman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Roane
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Craft
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $214K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gilbert Low (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wayne Reaud (2020–2022) — Chairman
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 $299K, to C Edward Keller (President &). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Beaumont Foundation of America
How much does Beaumont Foundation of America give each year?
Beaumont Foundation of America gave $4.0M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.0M across 49 grants.
What is Beaumont Foundation of America's typical grant size?
Beaumont Foundation of America's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $81,816, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Beaumont Foundation of America give grants?
Beaumont Foundation of America gives mostly in Texas: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beaumont, TX (15 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Amarillo, TX (3 grants).
Who are Beaumont Foundation of America's largest grantees?
Beaumont Foundation of America's largest 2025 grantees include Huntsman Cancer Foundation ($1,000,000), To Be Determined ($648,619) and Catholic Charities of Southeast TEX ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beaumont Foundation of America?
Beaumont Foundation of America reported $212.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.3M.
What does Beaumont Foundation of America fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to bring about civic betterment and social improvements by providing assistance to poor, underserved, and underprivileged people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beaumont Foundation of America?
Beaumont Foundation of America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Beaumont Foundation of America's EIN?
Beaumont Foundation of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0650506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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