Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Brownwood, Texas. Its 2024 filing restricts applications and awards to organizations located and operating in Brown County and adjacent counties, specifically for helping needy children under age 18.
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc gave $301K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,850
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,917
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,207,583
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact the foundation administrator for qualifications and an application. Applications and awards are restricted to organizations located and operating in Brown County, Texas, and counties adjacent to Brown County, specifically for helping needy children under 18.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists December 15 for the subsequent year, or a date designated by the administrator. The December 15 deadline for the subsequent-year 2025 cycle is past as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists December 15 for the subsequent year, or a date designated by the administrator.
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 N Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 646-4443
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Good Samaritan Ministries ($40K). Together the top 10 received $189K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($28,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing restricts applications and awards to organizations located and operating in Brown County, Texas, and counties adjacent to Brown County. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 35 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2020) to $301K (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Ministries Brownwood, TX | To purchase food supplies for the food-for-thought children's meal program | $40,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Brownwood, TX | Help with various program costs for youth development for needy and at-risk students as well as summer program expenses | $35,000 |
| Pearl Griffin Latch Key Prog Brownwood, TX | Help with general operating expenses for after school child care for needy children | $25,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $28,750 |
| Ark Domestic Violence Shelter Brownwood, TX | Help with the costs of services and outreach for children who are victims of domestic violence | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church Brownwood Brownwood, TX | Meals, scholarships & other expenses for eligible children for spring break camp | $17,500 |
| CASA in the Heart of TX Brownwood, TX | Help with general operating costs of children's court advocate program for victims of abuse and neglect | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America-Texas Trails Abilene, TX | To aid in pack member costs and day camp costs for needy children | $10,000 |
| Brownwood ISD Tuition Fund Brownwood, TX | Tuition, books and trade certification tests for needy eligible students for dual credit courses | $10,000 |
| ARTS COUNCIL OF BROWNWOOD fbo STARS Brownwood, TX | To fund children's art programs during the stars of Texas juried art exhibit | $8,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,207,583 | $536,750 | $323,483 | $300,850 | 38 | $313,652 | $526,919 | $317,544 |
| 2023 | $3,994,316 | $283,835 | $315,607 | $290,100 | 33 | $302,859 | $267,437 | $284,238 |
| 2022 | $4,026,088 | $574,620 | $308,756 | $286,000 | 37 | $297,856 | $563,720 | $287,403 |
| 2021 | $3,760,224 | $440,932 | $243,779 | $222,500 | 32 | $235,242 | $432,395 | $288,372 |
| 2020 | $3,563,071 | $270,160 | $232,151 | $213,000 | 33 | — | $262,848 | $231,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $318K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the foundation’s geographic and beneficiary restrictions but does not state a separate mission. Its grants support programs serving children, including food assistance, youth development, after-school care, camp scholarships, domestic-violence services, education, arts, and therapeutic and basic-needs programs.
Some grantee missions illustrate the types of organizations supported. Hope Home Ministry describes its purpose as sharing the Gospel and helping young women in need. Girl Scouts of Central Texas says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. Brown County Toys for Kids says it provides Christmas to local needy families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $300,850. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $40,000 to Good Samaritan Ministries for food supplies for its Food-for-Thought children’s meal program; $35,000 to Boys Girls Club for youth-development and summer-program costs; and $25,000 to Pearl Griffin Latch Key Prog for after-school child care for needy children. Other awards included $20,000 to Ark Domestic Violence Shelter for services and outreach for children who are victims of domestic violence, and $15,000 to CASA in the Heart of TX for its children’s court advocate program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Ehrke as President, Leonard Underwood as 1st Vice President, Robert Porter as 2nd Vice President, Valeri Deason as Secretary, and Deborah Childs as Treasurer.
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc is led by Judith Ehrke, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Ehrke
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2023
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Childs
Treasurer
1st Vice President → President, 2023
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Underwood
1st Vice President
Secretary → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Porter
2nd Vice President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valeri Deason
Secretary
President → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc
How much does Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc give each year?
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc gave $301K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $290K across 33 grants.
What is Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,917, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc give grants?
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brownwood, TX (23 grants).
Does Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Clothing and Shoes for Nominated Children in Need" (5 grants).
Who are Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Good Samaritan Ministries ($40,000), Boys Girls Club ($35,000) and Pearl Griffin Latch Key Prog ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($28,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc?
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $314K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $318K (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 Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc fund?
The filing describes the foundation’s geographic and beneficiary restrictions but does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harriett Gully Beadel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1901601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harriett Gully Beadel 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 October 2026.
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