The Beaver Foundation
The Beaver Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hayward, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $476K.
The Beaver Foundation at a glance
In short: The Beaver Foundation gave $476K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $476K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $476,036
- -90.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -92.9% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $476,036
- +33.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $476,036
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Beaver Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Girls Inc of Alameda County ($476K).
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 16 grants of 33 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Beaver Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $476K (2022) to $5.0M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $476K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Inc of Alameda County Oakland, CA | General fund and endowment fund to be used exclusively for the livermore valley | $476,036 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,032 | $534,896 | $476,036 | 1 | $494,681 | — | $1,996 |
| 2021 | $533,864 | $1,113,318 | $4,335,516 | $5,010,000 | 14 | $5,061,856 | $910,575 | $164,968 |
| 2020 | $4,663,435 | $327,816 | $3,440,989 | $2,915,000 | 10 | — | $176,392 | $247,628 |
| 2019 | $7,441,109 | $497,838 | $2,078,477 | $1,585,000 | 8 | — | $273,329 | $388,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Beaver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Beaver Foundation is led by William C. Robbins III, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); all 4 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
William C. Robbins III
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $8K (2022)
Carol Dechaine
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $11K (2022)
John C. Ricksen
CFO
CFO → CFO & CEO, 2020
CFO & CEO → CFO, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $8K (2022)
Robert G. Allen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $8K (2022)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Philbrick Bowhay (2019–2020) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $11K, to Carol Dechaine (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Beaver Foundation
How much does The Beaver Foundation give each year?
The Beaver Foundation gave $476K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $5.0M across 14 grants.
Where does The Beaver Foundation operate?
The Beaver Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is The Beaver Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Beaver Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Beaver Foundation's EIN?
The Beaver Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1682883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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