The Beard-Young Family Foundation
The Beard-Young Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntsville, Alabama. In filing year 2025, it reported 27 grants totaling $659,500, all to recipients in Alabama.
The Beard-Young Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Beard-Young Family Foundation gave $660K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Alabama. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $659,500
- +105.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,426
- +98.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,408,840
- -13.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Beard-Young Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It lists no forms; letters should outline requests. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas J Young
Mailing address: 713 Clinton Ave E, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 651-3231
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Beard-Young Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hudson Alpha Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $605K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 125 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to Alabama recipients. The filing reports 0% of grant dollars to recipients in Tennessee and less than 1% to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Beard-Young Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 330% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $283K (2023) to $660K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $660K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Alpha Foundation Huntsville, AL | Charitable Donation | $250,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Randolph School Huntsville, AL | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Village of Promise Huntsville, AL | Charitable Donation | $35,000 |
| Huntsville Sports Commission Huntsville, AL | Charitable Donation | $30,000 |
| National Childrens Advocacy Center Inc Huntsville, AL | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| University of Alabama Shelby Institute Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| Manna House Huntsville, AL | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Church of the Nativity Huntsville, AL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Huntsville, AL | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,408,840 | $185,181 | $693,141 | $659,500 | 27 | $659,500 | $151,680 | $199,901 |
| 2024 | $3,916,800 | $1,142,485 | $347,658 | $320,500 | 26 | $320,500 | $122,371 | $161,215 |
| 2023 | $3,121,973 | $113,292 | $308,864 | $282,600 | 24 | $282,600 | $99,422 | $158,111 |
| 2022 | $3,317,601 | $-2,341 | $620,563 | $577,000 | 23 | $577,000 | $46,376 | $173,984 |
| 2021 | $3,940,505 | $2,173,553 | $500,291 | $475,000 | 25 | $475,000 | $1,088,738 | $156,979 |
| 2020 | $2,269,350 | $2,750,000 | $480,650 | $480,500 | 32 | — | — | $21,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Beard-Young Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $200K 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 educational institutions and schools, family services, sports, and arts organizations. For example, Randolph School describes its work as serving students from preschool through secondary school; Village of Promise describes programs supporting children and families as they advance educationally, socially, emotionally, physically, and professionally; and Huntsville Sports Commission says it attracts sporting events to the area and encourages participation in sports. Huntsville Symphony Orchestra describes its work as coordinating, promoting, and providing educational information.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $659,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $250,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $250,000 to Hudson Alpha Foundation, $100,000 each to Auburn University Foundation and Randolph School, $35,000 to Village of Promise, and $30,000 to Huntsville Sports Commission. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “charitable donation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas J Young, Allen Beard Young, Alexander T Young, and David L Young as directors.
The Beard-Young Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander T. Young
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Beard Young
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Young
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Young
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Beard-Young Family Foundation
How much does The Beard-Young Family Foundation give each year?
The Beard-Young Family Foundation gave $660K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $321K across 26 grants.
What is The Beard-Young Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Beard-Young Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,426, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Beard-Young Family Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Beard-Young Family Foundation give grants?
The Beard-Young Family Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Huntsville, AL (21 grants).
Does The Beard-Young Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Beard-Young Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (27 grants).
Who are The Beard-Young Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Beard-Young Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hudson Alpha Foundation ($250,000), Auburn University Foundation ($100,000) and Randolph School ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Beard-Young Family Foundation?
The Beard-Young Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $660K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $200K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Beard-Young Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and schools, family services, sports, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Beard-Young Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Beard-Young Family Foundation's EIN?
The Beard-Young Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3743632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Beard-Young Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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