James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc
The James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including education, policy research, cultural, and civic organizations.
James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc gave $275K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in District of Columbia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,098
- +336.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,182
- +336.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,717,621
- -7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 New Hampshire Avenue Nw 1006, Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 362-1050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was George Mason University Foundation Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $269K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 88 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants listed include recipients in Washington, DC; Virginia; and Pennsylvania. The largest grants included awards to organizations in Washington, DC, and Fairfax, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2023) to $275K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Higher Achievement Washington, DC | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| The Kennedy Center Washington, DC | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $30,563 |
| The Brookings Institution Washington, DC | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $7,940 |
| Washington National Cathedral Washington, DC | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $7,500 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation Washington, DC | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| National Archives Foundation Washington, DC | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $4,500 |
| Weta Arlington, VA | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| The White House Historical Association Washington, DC | Donation to Further Charitable Purpose | $1,149 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,717,621 | $139,154 | $276,213 | $275,098 | 17 | $275,508 | $126,140 | $131,397 |
| 2024 | $1,854,680 | $58,591 | $63,853 | $63,055 | 17 | $63,283 | $54,375 | $117,729 |
| 2023 | $1,859,942 | $50,205 | $54,376 | $44,430 | 17 | $46,784 | $47,583 | $111,697 |
| 2022 | $1,864,113 | $169,076 | $175,647 | $167,676 | 17 | $168,980 | $100,825 | $126,303 |
| 2021 | $1,870,684 | $112,696 | $165,407 | $158,000 | 20 | — | $104,725 | $106,769 |
| 2020 | $1,923,395 | $377,926 | $96,331 | $86,155 | 30 | — | $81,907 | $88,779 |
| 2019 | $1,641,800 | $358,410 | $68,543 | $56,680 | 17 | — | $50,318 | $72,371 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $131K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The George Mason University Foundation says it administers private gifts for the benefit of the university. The Brookings Institution describes itself as a nonprofit public policy organization conducting independent research on problems facing society. The Smithsonian Institution says its mission is to increase and diffuse knowledge, while the National Archives Foundation says it supports programs and projects that introduce the Archives and interpret its holdings.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $275,098. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest grants were $100,000 each to George Mason University Foundation Inc. and Higher Achievement, followed by $30,563 to the Kennedy Center, $10,000 to the Brookings Institution, and $7,940 to the Smithsonian Institution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James R Beers as president and director, and Linda K Beers as vice president, secretary, treasurer, and director.
James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc is led by James R. Beers, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James R. Beers
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda K. Beers
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Beers (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc
How much does James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc give each year?
James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc gave $275K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 17 grants.
What is James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $16,182, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc give grants?
James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants).
Who are James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include George Mason University Foundation Inc ($100,000), Higher Achievement ($100,000) and The Kennedy Center ($30,563), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc?
James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $276K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $131K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The George Mason University Foundation says it administers private gifts for the benefit of the university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc's EIN?
James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1518019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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