Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family is a private foundation based in Cherryville, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $31,750 to charitable organizations, including organizations providing medical services, relief, scholarships, and animal rescue.
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family at a glance
In short: Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family gave $32K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,750
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,442
- -27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $660,012
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 205, Cherryville, NC 28021
Phone: (704) 435-2236
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Judes Childrens Research Hosp ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed to recipients in North Carolina (65% of grant dollars), Tennessee (33%), and Kansas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (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 $32K (2025) to $47K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Childrens Research Hosp Memphis, TN | Charitable-Medical Services | $10,000 |
| Levine Children's Hospital Charlotte, NC | Charitable-Medical Services | $7,500 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | Charitable - Relief for Distressed | $5,000 |
| Holy Angels Inc Belmont, NC | Charitable-Relief for Distressed | $2,500 |
| Gaston College Foundation Dallas, NC | Providing Scholarships for Students | $2,500 |
| Tri-County Animal Rescue Alexis, NC | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| The North Carolina Public Televisio Research Triangle, NC | Public TV Network Serving NC | $750 |
| The Upper Room Nashville, TN | Religious | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Charitable -Relief for Distressed | $500 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Asheville, NC | Animal Rescue | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $660,012 | $63,670 | $44,795 | $31,750 | 13 | $34,880 | $54,173 | $41,210 |
| 2024 | $641,137 | $50,879 | $57,942 | $44,000 | 13 | $46,980 | $39,917 | $38,827 |
| 2023 | $648,200 | $19,716 | $49,445 | $37,000 | 17 | $39,825 | $9,832 | $36,429 |
| 2022 | $677,929 | $18,754 | $60,667 | $46,500 | 19 | $49,125 | $8,414 | $40,020 |
| 2021 | $719,842 | $60,932 | $54,227 | $39,750 | 21 | $41,785 | $49,117 | $43,686 |
| 2020 | $713,137 | $40,640 | $47,867 | $36,044 | 20 | — | $30,734 | $40,732 |
| 2019 | $720,364 | $25,704 | $45,315 | $35,000 | 17 | — | $15,680 | $36,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 show support for organizations whose work includes medical services, relief for people in distress, student scholarships, animal rescue, public television, religious activities, and natural-resource preservation.
Among the recipients, Beloved Asheville describes its mission as addressing challenges including racism and systemic inequities, housing and food insecurity, poverty, and healthcare inequalities through community, creativity, and equity. Gaston College Foundation says it raises and administers funds for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes benefiting Gaston College. Holy Angels says it provides care and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $31,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $750. Its largest reported grants included $10,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for charitable medical services, $7,500 to Levine Children’s Hospital for charitable medical services, and $5,000 to Beloved Asheville for relief for people in distress. Other notable grants included $2,500 each to Holy Angels and Gaston College Foundation, and $1,000 to Tri-County Animal Rescue.
Additional 2025 recipients included Brother Wolf Animal Rescue ($500), Tar River Land Conservancy ($500), Samaritan’s Purse ($250), and Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation ($250). Brother Wolf Animal Rescue describes its mission as improving the lives of companion animals and the people who love them. Tar River Land Conservancy says it works to preserve natural and cultural resources in the Tar River Basin and surrounding areas. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need, and Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation says it supports children battling cancer through patient programs, treatment programs, and pediatric medical research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael N Beam and M'Shel Beam Bowen as trustees.
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
M'shel Beam Bowen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael N. Beam
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family
How much does Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family give each year?
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family gave $32K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 13 grants.
What is Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family's typical grant size?
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $2,442, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family give grants?
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family gives mostly in North Carolina: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable-Relief for Distressed" (5 grants).
Who are Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family's largest grantees?
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family's largest 2025 grantees include St Judes Childrens Research Hosp ($10,000), Levine Children's Hospital ($7,500) and Beloved Asheville ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family?
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family reported $660K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (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 Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose work includes medical services, relief for people in distress, student scholarships, animal rescue, public television, religious activities, and natural-resource preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family's EIN?
Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0271065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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