Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in New Hampshire, Colorado, and Washington, including education, community assistance, health care, violence-prevention, and arts organizations, as described by the grantees.
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc gave $19K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,000
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,583
- -12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $374,229
- +35.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (53% 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 Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not require a standard form. Contact William R Enlow. The filing states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William R Enlow
Mailing address: 1851 Gulf Shore Blvd N Apt 603, Naples, FL 34102-1638
Phone: (217) 494-9639
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado Academy ($5K). Together the top 8 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 26% to Colorado, and 21% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $19K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Academy Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| NW Film Festival Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Quincy Bog Natural Area Rumney, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Belknap House Laconia, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Voices Against Violence Plymouth, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Plymouth Area Community Closet Plymouth, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health Plymouth, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Voices Against Violence Plymouth, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Quincy Bog Natural Area Rumney, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health Plymouth, NH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $374,229 | $121,415 | $22,772 | $19,000 | 12 | $19,000 | $11,014 | $15,710 |
| 2024 | $276,141 | $69,397 | $17,620 | $14,500 | 8 | $14,500 | $12,527 | $12,492 |
| 2023 | $224,364 | $63,212 | $5,380 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $6,543 | $11,106 |
| 2022 | $166,532 | $55,510 | $11,684 | $9,000 | 12 | $9,000 | $936 | $6,230 |
| 2021 | $122,706 | $58,532 | $8,451 | $6,000 | 6 | $6,000 | $43,740 | $3,462 |
| 2020 | $72,625 | $-203,736 | $10,276 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $840 | $1,884 |
| 2019 | $286,637 | $3,134 | $2,815 | $2,500 | 5 | — | $2,819 | $3,520 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K 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. Colorado Academy describes its mission as creating curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. Plymouth Area Community Closet says it provides fuel assistance and a food pantry to people in need in the greater Plymouth area. Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health describes its work as improving community health and wellbeing through outreach, in-home, and facility-based health care. Voices Against Violence says it works to break the cycle of violence through services for victims and survivors and through education and action. Belknap House says it provides safe shelter and education and resources to help homeless families in Belknap County become self-sufficient and independent.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $19,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $5,000 to Colorado Academy in Denver and $4,000 to NW Film Festival in Seattle, both unrestricted. Other listed 2025 grants included $1,000 each to Quincy Bog Natural Area, Belknap House, Voices Against Violence, Plymouth Area Community Closet, Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health, and UCM at Plymouth State University; the filing lists multiple $1,000 grants to some recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William R Enlow as president; Melinda P Beach as secretary-treasurer; and Steven S Pfeffer and Thomas B Pfeffer as directors.
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc is led by William R. Enlow, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William R. Enlow
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven S. Pfeffer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Pfeffer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda P. Beach
Secretary-Tr
Director → Secretary-Tr, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Douglas J. Pfeffer (2019) — Secretary-Tr
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 Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc
How much does Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc give each year?
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc gave $19K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 8 grants.
What is Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc give grants?
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (26%) and Washington (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, NH (7 grants) and Rumney, NH (2 grants).
Does Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado Academy ($5,000), NW Film Festival ($4,000) and Quincy Bog Natural Area ($2,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc?
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc reported $374K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Colorado Academy describes its mission as creating curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not require a standard form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2464765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Pfeffer-Beach Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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