The Beatitude Foundation Inc
The Beatitude Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tallahassee, Florida. Its stated direct charitable activity is providing sustainable housing for individuals who are financially, socially, or institutionally disadvantaged.
The Beatitude Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Beatitude Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in New York. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,192,408
- +142.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,810
- +69.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $44,252,018
- -17.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (23 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% 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 Beatitude Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 3425 Bannerman Rd Suite 105-428, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Phone: (850) 219-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Beatitude Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Virgin Unite USA ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 145 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 35% to recipients in Florida. The filing also reports 2% in an unspecified-state category and 0% each in Illinois and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Beatitude Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 40 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 356% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 392% 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 $454K (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Unite USA New York, NY | Payment for Support | $1,346,833 |
| Big Bend Hospice Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Payment for Support | $250,000 |
| John Paul II Catholic High School Tallahassee, FL | Payments for Support | $150,000 |
| FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee, FL | Payments for Program Services | $97,867 |
| Cesc Inc Tallahassee, FL | Payments for Program Services | $82,027 |
| Good News Outreach Tallahassee, FL | Payment for Support | $45,000 |
| TMH Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Payments for Program Services | $40,000 |
| TEL Aviv Medical Center | Payment for Support | $31,301 |
| United Way Tallahassee, FL | Payments for Program Services | $25,000 |
| Unite BVI | Payment for Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $44,252,018 | $9,090,954 | $6,677,881 | $2,192,408 | 40 | $4,574,052 | $2,134,207 | $1,166,894 |
| 2023 | $53,667,512 | $30,099,709 | $4,914,879 | $905,743 | 28 | $905,743 | $36,179 | $45,457 |
| 2022 | $49,939,661 | $1,360,671 | $2,847,805 | $571,665 | 31 | $571,665 | $29,606 | $51,557 |
| 2021 | $30,173,523 | $2,734,609 | $3,336,722 | $480,645 | 22 | $480,645 | $33,700 | $6,935 |
| 2020 | $35,775,701 | $4,048,513 | $3,078,244 | $454,337 | 24 | — | $772 | $7,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Beatitude Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as providing sustainable housing for disadvantaged individuals and operating housing grounds with community and training facilities.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in social services, hospice care, education, health care, and community assistance. For example, CESC Inc. (The Kearney Center) describes its work as coordinating services and meeting immediate needs until permanent housing can be arranged. Big Bend Hospice Foundation says it raises community support for Big Bend Hospice, whose mission is to positively impact how the community experiences serious illness or grief. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $2,192,408. Awards ranged from $100 to $1,346,833, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed grant was $1,346,833 to Virgin Unite USA for “payment for support.” Other large grants included $250,000 to Big Bend Hospice Foundation, $150,000 to John Paul II Catholic High School, $97,867 to FSU College of Medicine, and $82,027 to CESC Inc.
Other 2024 grantees included Good News Outreach ($45,000), TMH Foundation ($40,000), United Way ($25,000), and Bring Me a Book Forgotten Coast ($15,000). The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard S Kearney as president/director and Kimberly D Garner as vice president.
The Beatitude Foundation Inc is led by Richard S. Kearney, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard S. Kearney
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly D. Garner
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Claude Walker (2023) — V President & Director
- Former: Krista Campbell (2020–2022) — V President & Director
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 Beatitude Foundation Inc
How much does The Beatitude Foundation Inc give each year?
The Beatitude Foundation Inc gave $2.2M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $906K across 28 grants.
What is The Beatitude Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Beatitude Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $54,810, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Beatitude Foundation Inc that year got $63K on average.
Where does The Beatitude Foundation Inc give grants?
The Beatitude Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tallahassee, FL (30 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Beatitude Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The Beatitude Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Payment for Support" (29 grants) and "Payments for Program Services" (8 grants).
Who are The Beatitude Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Beatitude Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Virgin Unite USA ($1,346,833), Big Bend Hospice Foundation ($250,000) and John Paul II Catholic High School ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Beatitude Foundation Inc?
The Beatitude Foundation Inc reported $44.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Beatitude Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as providing sustainable housing for disadvantaged individuals and operating housing grounds with community and training facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Beatitude Foundation Inc?
The Beatitude Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Beatitude Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Beatitude Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3636206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Beatitude Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Beatitude Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-beatitude-foundation-inc-morg_e7510340045647dfae44ac9504c8dcfb
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