Necessities Network Foundation
Necessities Network Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. It supports families in need of basic necessities, including people affected by disaster, poverty, distress, or emergency hardship.
Necessities Network Foundation at a glance
In short: Necessities Network Foundation gave $120K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,903
- +289.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +357.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,747
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,981
- Total assets
- $15,033
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Necessities Network Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says applications may be submitted by mail or email to Nancy Beebe and should include the date, the individual’s or charity’s name, contact information and address, the amount requested, and an explanation of the grant’s purpose or qualifying circumstances. The filing states there are no award limitations if recipients meet the foundation’s focus on basic necessities for families facing poverty, distress, disaster, or emergency hardship.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines; applications are considered as received.
- Deadline
- No deadlines; applications are considered as received.
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy Beebe
Mailing address: 1308 Bruton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78733
Phone: (601) 605-2165
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Necessities Network Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tiffany Ortiz ($10K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($20,839), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients included organizations and individuals in Austin, as well as individuals in Killeen.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Necessities Network Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,839 |
| Tiffany Ortiz Austin, TX | Single mom escaping abusive marriage in need of neccessities to start over: rent/deposit, diapers, clothing, utilities. | $9,699 |
| Sarah Romerotrey Sanders Austin, TX | Family with government assistance, have had recent job issues but are employed. Assisted with bills and rent. | $9,500 |
| Safe Alliance Austin, TX | This grant is for the cares program at safe benefitting victims of trafficking-direct assistance for hotel, meals, clothing, and hygiene kits. | $7,000 |
| Rosa Carpio Austin, TX | Help with rent. Highschool senior son is working full time to help support mother and siblings but is having to work less hours while in school and mother recently lost job. | $6,087 |
| Dominique Johnson Killeen, TX | To help with overdue bills and groceries for a family of 6. Husband recently lost job. | $5,907 |
| Ericka Montoya Guevara Austin, TX | To assist with rent. Single mom employed full-time as housekeeper, had emergency surgery and had to miss work for one month. | $5,234 |
| Melissa Phillips Austin, TX | To help on bills for single mother of 2 who lost job but recently found new employement. She was behind on bills and facing eviction. | $5,140 |
| Center for Child Protection Austin, TX | Gift cards donated for various client families for groceries and clothing. | $5,114 |
| Maria Stocks Austin, TX | Rental assistance for a single mom in public housing who missed work due to illness and is facing eviction. | $4,575 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,033 | $125,000 | $129,624 | $119,903 | 32 | $127,313 | $1,310 |
| 2024 | $19,657 | $53,705 | $34,048 | $30,787 | 7 | $34,048 | $1,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Necessities Network Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s stated focus is providing basic necessities to families in need, including food, clothing, housing, transportation, and medical assistance. Its 2025 grants included rent, bills, groceries, clothing, and direct assistance for people affected by trafficking.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025, the Center for Child Protection says its mission is to reduce trauma for children during the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases. Side by Side Kids Inc says its mission is to inspire and equip children in East Austin to be excellent students, make wise choices, and follow Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $119,903. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,467, with a median grant of $2,981. In 2024, it reported 7 grants totaling $30,787. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 32 grants totaling $119,903.
Notable 2025 grants included $7,000 to Safe Alliance for its CARES program, providing direct assistance such as hotel stays, meals, clothing, and hygiene kits for trafficking victims, and $5,114 to the Center for Child Protection for grocery and clothing gift cards for client families. The foundation also made grants to individual recipients for needs including rent, bills, groceries, and clothing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Beebe as president, Elton Glynn Beebe Jr as director, and Baylie Beebe as secretary.
Necessities Network Foundation is led by Nancy Beebe, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Beebe
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elton Glynn Beebe Jr.
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baylie Beebe
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Necessities Network Foundation
How much does Necessities Network Foundation give each year?
Necessities Network Foundation gave $120K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 7 grants.
What is Necessities Network Foundation's typical grant size?
Necessities Network Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,981, and its average grant was $3,747, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Necessities Network Foundation give grants?
Necessities Network Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (21 grants) and Del Valle, TX (2 grants).
Does Necessities Network Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Necessities Network Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Necessities Network Foundation's largest grantees?
Necessities Network Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tiffany Ortiz ($9,699), Sarah Romerotrey Sanders ($9,500) and Safe Alliance ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($20,839), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Necessities Network Foundation?
Necessities Network Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Necessities Network Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated focus is providing basic necessities to families in need, including food, clothing, housing, transportation, and medical assistance. Its 2025 grants included rent, bills, groceries, clothing, and direct assistance for people affected by trafficking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Necessities Network Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Necessities Network Foundation's EIN?
Necessities Network Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4658926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Necessities Network Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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