Beygood Foundation
BeyGOOD Foundation is a public charity foundation based in Beverly Hills, California, founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in 2013. The organization became a formal public charity foundation with tax-exempt status in April 2022. BeyGOOD operates as a philanthropic entity focused on advancing economic equity and supporting marginalized and under-resourced communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.1M
-4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-5.9% YoY
Grant Count
86
-7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+1.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: BeyGOOD focuses on economic equity by supporting organizations serving marginalized and under-resourced communities with educational scholarships, advocacy of internships leading to job placement, and entrepreneurial grants and program support for small business sustainability.
Vision: BeyGOOD believes in a society where everyone has an opportunity to prosper. The foundation's work helps organizations, institutions, and people transform their communities into places of well-being, economic prosperity, generosity, and justice.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Educational scholarships
- Internship advocacy and job placement
- Entrepreneurial grants
- Small business sustainability
- Community relief and support
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $7,500 to $1,200,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making focuses primarily on:
- California
- Texas
- Georgia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $41.9 million (2023)
- $40,081,777 (2024)
Revenue: $5.39 million (2023)
Expenses: $6.16 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $946,000 (2023)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public foundation; tax-exempt since April 2022
EIN: 87-3502092
Address: 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 470 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,081,777 | $41,943,450 | $42,347,908 |
| Revenue | $3,162,564 | $5,387,152 | $43,576,234 |
| Expenses | $5,347,839 | $6,157,288 | $2,240,561 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,993,116 | $1,531,321 | $170,421 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Beygood Foundation
Education Scholarship
BEYGOOD FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Individual Financial Assistance
BEYGOOD FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Small Business Financial Assistance
BEYGOOD FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder & Chairwoman: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter - Multi-hyphenate global entertainer, Chairwoman of Parkwood Entertainment, creator of IVY PARK clothing brand
Principal Officer: Cheryl Alston
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TINA KNOWLES-LAWSON | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KAWANNA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAY BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MAI LASSITER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHERYL CRUEZOT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW STERLKA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FUNMI OLORUNNIPA BADEJO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARILYN BOOKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IVY MCGREGOR LEFT NOVEMBER 2024 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $417,473 |
| LASAUNDA TATE | COO | 40 | $127,734 |
| ALLANA BAREFIELD | DIGITAL EDITORIAL CONTENT MANAGER | 40 | $107,379 |
| MILAN SCHURE | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,324 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025:** Announced 2025 Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund grantees
**2024:** Celebrated a decade of philanthropic work, supporting entrepreneurs, small business owners, and students with relief grants and scholarship opportunities during the Renaissance World Tour
**January 2025:** Announced $2.5 million LA Fire Relief Fund donation to support Los Angeles wildfire victims in Altadena/Pasadena
**Ongoing:** Active partnership with Cécred on cosmetology education funding
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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