Beer and Hymns Inc
Building community and supporting non-profits by hosting singing events at local restaurants and bars
Beer and Hymns Inc at a glance
In short: Beer and Hymns Inc gave $98K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,191
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $10,910
- Median grant
- $6,710
- Total assets
- $136,915
- +59.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Beer and Hymns Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NWA Childrens Shelter ($30K). Together the top 8 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NWA Childrens Shelter Bentonville, AR | — | $29,564 |
| Various Smaller Charities | — | $21,963 |
| Essentials Outreach Fayetteville, AR | — | $8,733 |
| Compassion Coalition Bentonville, AR | — | $6,880 |
| Havenwood Bentonville, AR | — | $6,710 |
| Canopy NWA Fayetteville, AR | — | $6,383 |
| Equipped NWA Lowell, AR | — | $6,263 |
| Childrens Safety Center Springdale, AR | — | $5,966 |
| Ozark Adaptive Sports Association Rogers, AR | — | $5,729 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136,915 | $214,197 | $164,953 | $98,191 | 9 |
| 2023 | $85,692 | $155,347 | $119,697 | — | — |
| 2022 | $48,539 | $96,415 | $104,392 | — | — |
| 2021 | $55,899 | $74,742 | $42,420 | — | — |
About Beer and Hymns Inc
Based on IRS filings
Beer and Hymns Inc is a public charity, based in Bentonville, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $137K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $98K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Beer and Hymns Inc is led by Kenneth Weatherford, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Weatherford
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $0 (2024)
August Martin
Finance Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Dilday
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brie Madden
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Marrs
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Schisler
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Henry
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $18K, to Kenneth Weatherford (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Beer and Hymns Inc
How much does Beer and Hymns Inc give each year?
Beer and Hymns Inc gave $98K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Beer and Hymns Inc's typical grant size?
Beer and Hymns Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,710, and its average grant was $10,910, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Beer and Hymns Inc give grants?
Beer and Hymns Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bentonville, AR (3 grants) and Fayetteville, AR (2 grants).
Who are Beer and Hymns Inc's largest grantees?
Beer and Hymns Inc's largest 2024 grantees include NWA Childrens Shelter ($29,564), Essentials Outreach ($8,733) and Compassion Coalition ($6,880), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beer and Hymns Inc?
Beer and Hymns Inc reported $137K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $214K.
What is Beer and Hymns Inc's EIN?
Beer and Hymns Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1330365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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