Laughlin-Beers Foundation
The Laughlin-Beers Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, that makes grants to charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations working in areas including environmental protection, historic preservation, affordable housing, health care, disaster relief, and youth services.
Laughlin-Beers Foundation at a glance
In short: Laughlin-Beers Foundation gave $253K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Texas. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,500
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,280
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,142,171
- +3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (14 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (19% 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 Laughlin-Beers Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No specific application form is required; include the organization’s tax status and the exempt purpose of the request. There are no stated restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Laughlin-Beers Foundation
Mailing address: 12221 Merit Drive Suite 640, Dallas, TX 75251
Phone: (214) 526-2626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laughlin-Beers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sierra Club Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
304 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 304 grants of 304 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Texas and Virginia each accounted for 19% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (14%), Colorado (12%), and California (8%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laughlin-Beers Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 59 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $253K (2024) to $500K (2021). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust Nantucket, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Foundation Communities Austin, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation Orlando, FL | Cancer Institute | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Maui Relief and Florida Hurricane Aid | $7,500 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Arts Center of Orange Orange, VA | General Operating | $7,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Operating | $5,500 |
| Youth and Family Alliance Austin, TX | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,142,171 | $365,738 | $293,471 | $252,500 | 59 | $273,756 | $347,306 | $145,169 |
| 2023 | $2,068,771 | $143,668 | $321,186 | $279,500 | 61 | $300,927 | $125,503 | $143,687 |
| 2022 | $2,248,352 | $180,420 | $300,996 | $273,000 | 51 | $282,505 | $165,005 | $153,746 |
| 2021 | $2,385,291 | $197,421 | $530,244 | $500,000 | 78 | $509,342 | $180,277 | $180,897 |
| 2020 | $2,718,114 | $200,399 | $322,655 | $300,000 | 55 | — | $184,756 | $169,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laughlin-Beers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $145K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Nantucket Preservation Trust describes its work as educating property owners about preserving historic elements and raising community awareness of historic architectural preservation. Foundation Communities describes its mission as creating housing where families succeed through affordable housing and supportive services. The Sierra Club Foundation says it promotes efforts to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment.
Other 2024 grantees also describe distinct missions: AdventHealth Foundation says it extends the healing ministry of Christ; Youth and Family Alliance says it supports young people experiencing homelessness; and World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 59 grants totaling $252,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. Among the largest were $10,000 each to Sierra Club Foundation, Nantucket Preservation Trust, Foundation Communities, and AdventHealth Foundation. Other grants included $7,500 to Samaritan’s Purse and $7,500 to Judicial Watch, and $5,500 to World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Grant Laughlin as president; Philip Beers, Carl Beers, Stephen Beers, and Ashe Laughlin as trustees; and Martha Royer as executive director.
Laughlin-Beers Foundation is led by Martha Royer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha Royer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Grant Laughlin
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashe Laughlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Beers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Beers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Beers
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Martha Royer (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Laughlin-Beers Foundation
How much does Laughlin-Beers Foundation give each year?
Laughlin-Beers Foundation gave $253K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 61 grants.
What is Laughlin-Beers Foundation's typical grant size?
Laughlin-Beers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,280, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laughlin-Beers Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Laughlin-Beers Foundation give grants?
Laughlin-Beers Foundation's top state is Texas, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (6 grants), Austin, TX (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Orange, VA (4 grants).
Does Laughlin-Beers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Laughlin-Beers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Laughlin-Beers Foundation's largest grantees?
Laughlin-Beers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sierra Club Foundation ($10,000), Nantucket Preservation Trust ($10,000) and Foundation Communities ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Laughlin-Beers Foundation?
Laughlin-Beers Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $274K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $145K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Laughlin-Beers Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laughlin-Beers Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Laughlin-Beers Foundation's EIN?
Laughlin-Beers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1853364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Laughlin-Beers Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/laughlin-beers-foundation-morg_b403a3524aad4a74ac8dfdf290589011
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