Robert F Beard Charitable Foundat'n
Robert F Beard Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Ada, Michigan. The organization has been tax-exempt since July 1994 and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$633K
+21.9% YoY
Grant Count
38
+31.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-7.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Child Welfare
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Food Assistance and Food Pantries
Grantmaking
The foundation has supported organizations including Be Cafe (Ada, MI), providing an unrestricted gift of $5,000 in 2024 to support employment of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $66,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,535,328
- Total Revenue: $558,635
- Total Expenses: $849,025
- Net Income: -$290,390
- Total Liabilities: $0
Asset Composition (2024):
- Contributions: 0.8% of revenue
- Other sources: 53.9% and 44.7% of revenue
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES R CLARK | PRESIDENT | — | $18,000 |
| JOHN BEARD | TREASURER | — | $18,000 |
| GARRET CLARK | VICE PRES | — | $18,000 |
| BRIAN CLARK | DIRECTOR | — | $18,000 |
| SUSAN CLARK | DIRECTOR | — | $18,000 |
| LAUREN RYAN | DIRECTOR | — | $18,000 |
| MICHAEL BEARD | DIRECTOR | — | $18,000 |
| MELISSA CHIRCO | SECRETARY | — | $6,000 |
| PETER CHIRCO | SECRETARY | — | $6,000 |
| EMILY CHIRCO | SECRETARY | — | $6,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 698 Ada, MI 49301 United States
EIN: 38-3168934
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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