The Beth Foundation
The Beth Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1K.
The Beth Foundation at a glance
In short: The Beth Foundation gave $1K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $497.333), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,492
- -75.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $497
- -66.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $264
- Total assets
- $33,374
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (67% 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 Beth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Veterans Rest Stop ($1K). Together the top 3 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Beth Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $6K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Rest Stop Lincoln, NH | Assists in Providing Housing to Veterans. | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Assist in helping America's heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to gold star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to never forget september 11, 2001. | $264 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | To help wounded warriors (veterans) get back on track and become a positive force in their communities. | $228 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,374 | $2,574 | $2,471 | $1,492 | 3 | $1,492 | $1,645 |
| 2023 | $33,271 | $542 | $8,597 | $5,993 | 4 | $5,993 | $1,850 |
| 2022 | $41,326 | $748 | $2,825 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,109 |
| 2021 | $43,403 | $14,583 | $5,236 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,719 |
| 2020 | $34,056 | $10,736 | $6,654 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $1,505 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Beth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Beth Foundation is led by Ronald Comeau, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Comeau
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Abigail Harvey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allan G. Comeau
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caleb Maclagan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lorraine J. Lynch
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melanie J. Chatterton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hannah McLagan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Irene R. Comeau
Clerk
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 Beth Foundation
How much does The Beth Foundation give each year?
The Beth Foundation gave $1K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 4 grants.
What is The Beth Foundation's typical grant size?
The Beth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $264, and its average grant was $497, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Beth Foundation give grants?
The Beth Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Florida (15%).
Does The Beth Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Beth Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Beth Foundation?
The Beth Foundation reported $33K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Beth Foundation's EIN?
The Beth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0686649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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