The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation
The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation gave $61K across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 53% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $60,966
- +61.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,586
- +89.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2022 filing is marked as final; the application policy should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11300 N Central Expressway 100, Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: (214) 522-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was God at Work ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2022 grants went to recipients in Texas (62% of grant dollars), Florida (25%), California (8%), and Georgia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 35% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $92K (2020). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| God at Work Dallas, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| World Sports Inc Bonita Springs, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Grace to You Panorama City, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands Dallas, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Care Corps Richardson, TX | Charity | $4,500 |
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Charity | $3,466 |
| Our Calling Dallas, TX | Charity | $3,000 |
| Arise Africa Fort Worth, TX | Charity | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $63,265 | $60,966 | 17 | $60,966 | $1,853 |
| 2021 | $63,265 | $38,299 | $37,770 | 20 | $37,770 | $3,945 |
| 2020 | $101,564 | $93,159 | $92,420 | 31 | — | $7,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — 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 2022 grantees included organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, World Sports Inc says its mission is to encourage and stimulate national sports ministries in all countries; Arise Africa says it assists impoverished orphans in Zambia; and Council for Life says it empowers people to make life-affirming choices and supports agencies that share its mission. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $60,966. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Notable awards included $10,000 each to God at Work and World Sports Inc, $5,000 each to Cru, Grace to You, Helping Hands, and Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and $4,500 to Care Corps.
Other reported grants included $3,466 to National Christian Foundation, $2,000 each to Our Calling, Arise Africa, Council for Life, and The Men of Nehemiah, $1,000 to Educational Opportunities Inc and Hope Farm Inc, and $500 to Volunteer Services Council. National Christian Foundation says it accepts gifts, liquidates property, and grants proceeds to charitable organizations it supports. Hope Farm says it serves the spiritual, educational, and social needs of at-risk boys in Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Martha Lou Beaird as president and director, and Benjamin H Beaird, Gayden B Breckwoldt, and John R Hudson as directors.
The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation is led by Martha Lou Beaird, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Martha Lou Beaird
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin H. Beaird
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gayden B. Breckwoldt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Hudson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation
How much does The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation give each year?
The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation gave $61K across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $38K across 20 grants.
What is The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,586, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation give grants?
The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (10 grants).
Does The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include God at Work ($10,000), World Sports Inc ($10,000) and CRU ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grantees included organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird 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 Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation's EIN?
The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2943958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Dan and Martha Lou Beaird 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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