Beygood Foundation
Beygood Foundation is a public charity based in Beverly Hills, California. Its work centers on economic equity, including educational scholarships, entrepreneurship support, and community response. BeyGOOD’s website describes it as a public charity founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and says the philanthropic initiative began in 2013; its 2024 filing states that the organization was formed in 2021.
Beygood Foundation at a glance
In short: Beygood Foundation gave $2.5M across 86 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,468,926
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 86
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,708
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $40,081,777
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Beygood Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 9777 Wilshire Blvd 470, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (347) 952-8386
Website: https://beygood.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Beygood Foundation
Education Scholarship
Beygood Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Individual Financial Assistance
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Small Business Financial Assistance
Beygood Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Beygood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Private School Axis ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 184 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BeyGOOD’s scholarship and individual-assistance opportunities are available in select cities along the Black Parade Route. Its small-business assistance is described as national and administered through the NAACP. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (33%), Texas (29%), Georgia (11%), New York (7%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Beygood Foundation gives
- 2% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2022) to $2.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 86 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Private School Axis Los Angeles, CA | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $250,000 |
| Reggie Stephens Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $200,000 |
| National Minority Supplier Development Council New York, NY | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $170,000 |
| Angel by Nature Katy, TX | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $100,000 |
| Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Foundation Loganville, GA | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $100,000 |
| Community Music Center of Houston Houston, TX | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $100,000 |
| Friends United for HBCUS Inc Houston, TX | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $100,000 |
| Hollyrod Foundation Burbank, CA | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $100,000 |
| Texas Southern University Foundation Houston, TX | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $100,000 |
| University of Houston Law Center Criminal Justice Clinic Houston, TX | Community/Disaster Relief Grant | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,081,777 | $3,162,564 | $5,347,839 | $2,468,926 | 86 | $1,993,116 |
| 2023 | $41,943,450 | $5,387,152 | $6,157,288 | $2,623,691 | 93 | $1,531,321 |
| 2022 | $42,347,908 | $43,576,234 | $2,240,561 | $1,530,000 | 5 | $170,421 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to advance economic equity by supporting organizations serving marginalized and under-resourced communities through educational scholarships, advocacy for internships leading to job placement, and entrepreneurial grants and program support for small-business sustainability. Its website identifies education, entrepreneurship, and community response as core areas, including support for communities affected by economic inequities and crisis or disaster.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Private School Axis, which received $250,000, says it creates pathways for underrepresented students and families of color to access and thrive in independent schools. Friends United for HBCUs, which received $100,000, says it supports academic and athletic excellence at historically Black colleges and universities. Community Music Center of Houston, also a $100,000 recipient, says it works to preserve Black music traditions. Angel By Nature, which received $100,000, says it provides resources, education, and support to people affected by poverty, hardship, and disaster, with a focus on underserved youth and families.
Other recipients include the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Foundation, which says it provides scholarships, training, and assistance to disadvantaged individuals, and HollyRod Foundation, which says it assists people with autism and people with Parkinson’s who have limited health insurance and financial resources. Both received $100,000.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, BeyGOOD reported 86 grants totaling $2,468,926. Individual grants ranged from $7,500 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grants were described as community/disaster relief grants. The largest awards included $250,000 to Private School Axis, $200,000 to Reggie Stephens Foundation, and $170,000 to National Minority Supplier Development Council. Other $100,000 recipients included Angel By Nature, Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Foundation, Community Music Center of Houston, Friends United for HBCUs, HollyRod Foundation, Texas Southern University Foundation, and the University of Houston Law Center Criminal Justice Clinic.
BeyGOOD also lists current assistance opportunities. Its Education Scholarship is for students in need attending local colleges or universities in select Black Parade Route cities; application and eligibility details vary by city. Individual Financial Assistance is available to people in need through select local churches in those cities. Small Business Financial Assistance is for small businesses in need and is administered nationally through a partnership with the NAACP. The available descriptions do not specify application materials or deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tina Knowles-Lawson as board chair. Board members listed are Kawanna Brown, Jay Brown, Mai Lassiter, Cheryl Cruezo(t), Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo, and Marilyn Booker. Andrew Sterlka is listed as secretary, and Lasa(u)nda Tate as COO. The filing lists Ivy McGregor as executive director and notes that she left in November 2024.
BeyGOOD’s current “Who We Are” page lists Cheryl D. Alston as interim executive director and Cheryl D. Creuzot as a director.
Beygood Foundation is led by Ivy McGregor Left November, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 4 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ivy McGregor Left November
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$417K (2024)
Tina Knowles-Lawson
Board Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milan Schure
Program Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Allana Barefield
Digital Editorial Content Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Lasaunda Tate
COO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Jay Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kawanna Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mai Lassiter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Sterlka
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Cruezot
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Booker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ivy McGregor (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Michael Oppenheim (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Lawson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Leger (2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Andrew Strelka (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cheryl Creuzot (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $417K, to Ivy McGregor Left November 2024 (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Beygood Foundation
How much does Beygood Foundation give each year?
Beygood Foundation gave $2.5M across 86 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 93 grants.
What is Beygood Foundation's typical grant size?
Beygood Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,708, across 86 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Beygood Foundation give grants?
Beygood Foundation's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (29%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (13 grants), Atlanta, GA (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Beygood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 86 grants with a stated purpose on Beygood Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community/Disaster Relief Grant" (86 grants).
Who are Beygood Foundation's largest grantees?
Beygood Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Private School Axis ($250,000), Reggie Stephens Foundation ($200,000) and National Minority Supplier Development Council ($170,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beygood Foundation?
Beygood Foundation reported $40.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does Beygood Foundation fund?
The organization states that its mission is to advance economic equity by supporting organizations serving marginalized and under-resourced communities through educational scholarships, advocacy for internships leading to job placement, and entrepreneurial grants and program support for small-business sustainability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beygood Foundation?
Beygood Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check beygood.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Beygood Foundation's EIN?
Beygood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3502092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Beygood Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/beygood-foundation-morg_a3d9e231d15b4b65959ba2f145662533
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