The Beach Ball Foundation Inc
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The Beach Ball Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Beach Ball Foundation Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $300,000
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $300,243
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Beach Ball Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban Alternative ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Alternative Dallas, TX | — | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,243 | $310,003 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 1 | $3 |
| 2023 | $286,663 | $676,225 | $584,498 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $193,345 | $97,501 | $60,574 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $156,340 | $25,053 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $131,287 | $8 | $52 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $131,331 | $33,463 | $33,501 | — | — | — |
About The Beach Ball Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Beach Ball Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Greenville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Beach Ball Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl Stecker
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Heidi Aiken
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Beach Ball Foundation Inc
How much does The Beach Ball Foundation Inc give each year?
The Beach Ball Foundation Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Beach Ball Foundation Inc?
The Beach Ball Foundation Inc reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $310K.
Where does The Beach Ball Foundation Inc operate?
The Beach Ball Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Beach Ball Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Beach Ball Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2764426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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