Beyond Words is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GILBERT, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $917K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $37K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$917K
+11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
+33.8% YoY
Grant Count
4
-55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+201.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beyond Words reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Beyond Words
Based on IRS filings
Beyond Words is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GILBERT, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $917K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $917,223 | $823,779 | $830,885 |
| Revenue | $104,666 | $14,445 | $819,140 |
| Expenses | $42,803 | $40,528 | $16,922 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $42,000 | $31,385 | $16,679 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,011 | $29,020 | $619,116 |
| Distributable Amount | $42,441 | $41,017 | $31,183 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Highlights Foundation ($16,000), Make Way for Books ($12,000), Kids Need to Read ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highlights Foundation Homestead, PA | Promote Literacy | $16,000 |
| Vermont College of Fine Arts Montpellier, VT | Promote literacy | $4,000 |
| Kids Need to Read Mesa, AZ | Promote Literacy | $10,000 |
| Make Way for Books Tucson, AZ | Promote Literacy | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dianne White | President | 1 | — |
| Robin White | Secretary/Treasurer | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond Words?
Beyond Words is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GILBERT, AZ. It holds $917K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Beyond Words?
As of 2024, Beyond Words holds $917K in total assets with $105K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $42K in 2024.
Where does Beyond Words operate?
Beyond Words has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont.
What size grants does Beyond Words award?
In 2024, Beyond Words awarded 4 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Beyond Words required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Beyond Words reported a distributable amount of $42K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Beyond Words's EIN?
Beyond Words's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0673009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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