The Beach Foundation
The Beach Foundation is a private foundation based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 57 grants totaling $790,573, and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Beach Foundation at a glance
In short: The Beach Foundation gave $791K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state District of Columbia. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $790,573
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,870
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,060,302
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (11 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Beach Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Barr Harbor Drive 220, West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone: (610) 940-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Beach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlas Network ($100K). Together the top 10 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
284 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 284 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 23% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 22% to Pennsylvania, 12% to Virginia, 9% to California, and 8% to Florida. Listed recipients were also located in Georgia, Illinois, Texas, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Beach Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 57 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $612K (2020) to $791K (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $791K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Network Washington, DC | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Commonweatlh Foundation Harrisburg, PA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Govt Accountability Naples, FL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Reason Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Students for Liberty Arlington, VA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Fairness Center Harrisburg, PA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Ember Club Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Realclear Foundation Northbrook, IL | General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,060,302 | $675,113 | $803,173 | $790,573 | 57 | $790,573 | $670,513 | $531,346 |
| 2023 | $8,203,923 | $407,471 | $737,498 | $730,864 | 57 | $730,864 | $400,837 | $534,505 |
| 2022 | $8,577,243 | $-52,753 | $688,445 | $656,375 | 58 | $654,375 | $151,094 | $621,034 |
| 2021 | $9,355,502 | $1,046,087 | $692,452 | $668,892 | 57 | $668,892 | $1,044,502 | $639,142 |
| 2020 | $9,055,987 | $-28,970 | $667,485 | $612,433 | 55 | — | $175,440 | $548,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Beach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $531K for 2024 — 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 does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Commonwealth Foundation says it transforms free-market ideas into public policies to help Pennsylvanians thrive. The Reason Foundation describes its work as advancing a free society through libertarian principles, journalism, and public-policy research. Students for Liberty says it educates and empowers the next generation of leaders of liberty, while the Foundation for Economic Education says it educates students about free-market economics, entrepreneurship, individual freedoms, self-responsibility, and high moral character.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in public policy and limited government, responsible journalism and educational programming, and youth activities. These include the Competitive Enterprise Institute, RealClear Foundation, and Rodeo Austin, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $790,573. Grants ranged from $16 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $100,000 each to Atlas Network and the Commonwealth Foundation, and $50,000 each to the Foundation for Economic Education, Foundation for Government Accountability, Reason Foundation, and Students for Liberty. These grants were reported for general fund purposes.
Other reported 2024 awards included $25,000 to the Competitive Enterprise Institute, Fairness Center, Ember Club, RealClear Foundation, and Rodeo Austin; and $20,000 to the Cato Institute. Pacific Legal Foundation also received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas E. Beach as president and director, Walter T. Beach as vice president and director, Jonathan T. Beach as secretary and director, and Theodore T. Beach as treasurer and director.
The Beach Foundation is led by Thomas E. Beach, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E. Beach
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan T. Beach
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theodore T. Beach
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Walter T. Beach
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Foundation
How much does The Beach Foundation give each year?
The Beach Foundation gave $791K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $731K across 57 grants.
What is The Beach Foundation's typical grant size?
The Beach Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,870, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Beach Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Beach Foundation give grants?
The Beach Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (22%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Arlington, VA (5 grants), Holderness, NH (4 grants) and Naples, FL (3 grants).
Does The Beach Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Beach Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Beach Foundation's largest grantees?
The Beach Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Atlas Network ($100,000), Commonweatlh Foundation ($100,000) and Foundation for Economic Education ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Beach Foundation?
The Beach Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $791K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $531K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Beach Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. The Commonwealth Foundation says it transforms free-market ideas into public policies to help Pennsylvanians thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Beach Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Beach Foundation's EIN?
The Beach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2897351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Beach 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Beach Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Beach Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-beach-foundation-morg_0d2a3e0206064915b479357a1ca4c184
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