The Beem Family Foundation
The Beem Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $154K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Beem Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Beem Family Foundation gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,500
- +422.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,500
- +1991.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,500
- Total assets
- $154,126
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Beem Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lewis & Clark Comm College Fdtn ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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
How The Beem Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 556% of 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $44K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Comm College Fdtn Godfrey, IL | Scholarship Program | $43,500 |
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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 | $154,126 | $50,616 | $43,948 | $43,500 | 1 | $43,500 | $4,494 | $7,826 |
| 2023 | $147,458 | $46,644 | $8,642 | $8,320 | 4 | $8,320 | $3,903 | $6,661 |
| 2022 | $109,456 | $109,485 | $29 | — | — | — | — | $2,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Beem Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Beem Family Foundation is led by Nicholas Wittman, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Wittman
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Haley Jansen
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Hannah Combs
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jack Combs
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wittman
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Logan Jansen
Executive Assistant
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patsy Jane Saale
Tax Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Roxanne Wittman
Tax Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Taylor Jansen
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Beem Family Foundation
How much does The Beem Family Foundation give each year?
The Beem Family Foundation gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 4 grants.
How large is The Beem Family Foundation?
The Beem Family Foundation reported $154K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Beem Family Foundation?
The Beem Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alton, IL. It holds $154K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Beem Family Foundation operate?
The Beem Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Beem Family Foundation's EIN?
The Beem Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2371967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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