Beaver Family Foundation Inc
Beaver Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hickory, North Carolina. Its stated purpose is to improve quality of life at the local and regional levels through education, children’s well-being, community healthcare, and nonprofit projects benefiting the public.
Beaver Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Beaver Family Foundation Inc gave $734K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in North Carolina. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $733,875
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,585
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,063
- Total assets
- $11,239,170
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beaver Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2425 N Center Street 362, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 325-0655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beaver Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($120K). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 196 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as focused on improving living conditions in North Carolina’s Catawba Valley and quality of life in Western North Carolina. In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 16% to recipients in Florida; the reported share for Washington, DC, was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beaver Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 32 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $557K (2021) to $914K (2023). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $734K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | General and Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Humane Society of Catawba County Hickory, NC | General and Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Ashure Ministry Newton, NC | Emergency Crisis Financial Assistance | $50,000 |
| Centro Latino Hickory, NC | General and Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| NC School for the Deaf at Morganton Fndtn Morganton, NC | Resident Safety Improvements | $27,250 |
| Exodus Outreach Foundation Hickory, NC | Dawgs 4 a Cause Food Trailer | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley Hickory, NC | Habitat Repairs Program | $25,000 |
| Sabre Society of North Carolina Hickory, NC | Refurbishment of 20 military aircrafts for the aviation museum | $25,000 |
| Arts Culture Catawba Hickory, NC | General and Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Children's Flight of Hope Raleigh, NC | General and Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,239,170 | $915,380 | $940,102 | $733,875 | 34 | $879,400 | $863,432 | $969,532 |
| 2024 | $11,263,892 | $793,169 | $902,275 | $718,511 | 41 | $842,742 | $744,863 | $903,321 |
| 2023 | $11,333,789 | $882,735 | $1,051,980 | $913,505 | 53 | $993,411 | $836,447 | $864,238 |
| 2022 | $11,231,563 | $902,546 | $747,327 | $595,883 | 35 | $708,609 | $883,059 | $951,261 |
| 2021 | $10,897,592 | $904,356 | $729,295 | $557,092 | 33 | — | $879,763 | $772,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beaver Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $970K for 2025 — 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 “impartial grant making” and rewarding deserving projects and organizations that meet its guidelines. It accepts proposals for general operating support and special projects. Its stated purpose includes furthering K–12 and higher education, the well-being of children, healthcare for the community, and other nonprofit community projects benefiting the general public.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Humane Society of Catawba County says its mission is to advocate spay/neuter, adoption, and humane treatment of animals. Ashure Ministry says it provides crisis assistance to people in Catawba County, while Exodus Outreach Foundation says it provides supportive housing for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. The Sabre Society of North Carolina describes its work as historic aircraft education and restoration. Other 2025 grantees included organizations whose stated missions include bringing people together through art, preserving and teaching regional historic building practices, helping adults over 50 thrive in community, and engaging Western North Carolina through symphonic music and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $733,875. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $15,062. Among the largest were $120,000 to Schwab Charitable Fund for general and unrestricted purposes; $100,000 to the Humane Society of Catawba County for general and unrestricted purposes; $50,000 to Ashure Ministry for emergency crisis financial assistance; and $30,000 to Centro Latino for general and unrestricted purposes.
Other notable awards included $27,250 to the NC School for the Deaf at Morganton Foundation for resident safety improvements, and $25,000 each to Exodus Outreach Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, and the Sabre Society of North Carolina. Arts Culture Catawba, Children’s Flight of Hope, Greater Hickory CCM, and Hart Square Foundation each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald C Beaver as president; Deborah B Looper as vice president; Donna Malone as treasurer; Angela B Simmons as secretary; and Vickie Beaver, Grace Simmons, and Beau Simmons as directors.
Beaver Family Foundation Inc is led by Donald C. Beaver, President on every filing since 2021; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald C. Beaver
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Grace Simmons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Vickie Beaver
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Beau Simmons
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Deborah B. Looper
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Donna Malone
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Angela B. Simmons
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $6K, to Vickie Beaver (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Beaver Family Foundation Inc
How much does Beaver Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Beaver Family Foundation Inc gave $734K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $719K across 41 grants.
What is Beaver Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Beaver Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,063, and its average grant was $21,585, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beaver Family Foundation Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does Beaver Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Beaver Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hickory, NC (24 grants) and Newton, NC (2 grants).
Does Beaver Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Beaver Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beaver Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Beaver Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($120,000), Humane Society of Catawba County ($100,000) and Ashure Ministry ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beaver Family Foundation Inc?
Beaver Family Foundation Inc reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $879K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $970K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Beaver Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “impartial grant making” and rewarding deserving projects and organizations that meet its guidelines. It accepts proposals for general operating support and special projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beaver Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beaver Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Beaver Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2028723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Beaver Family Foundation Inc 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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