The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc
The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in Monrovia, California. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says the foundation would have no activity after December 31, 2023; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $-25,375
- Net investment income (2023)
- $18,371
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing provides no application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 568, Monrovia, CA 91017
Phone: (626) 274-2763
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 recipients included organizations in Kalispell and Whitefish, Montana, as well as Habitat for Humanity Inc in Atlanta, Georgia. These grants show the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 20 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Valley Food Bank Kalispell, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $10,000 |
| Kidsports Montana City, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $5,500 |
| Flathead Youth Home Kalispell, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $3,500 |
| Abbie Shelter Kalispell, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $3,000 |
| Sparrows Nest Kalispell, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $3,000 |
| Kalispell Regional Healthcare Foundation Kalispell, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $2,500 |
| North Valley Hospital Foundation Whitefish, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $2,000 |
| Montana Food Bank Missoula, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $2,000 |
| Montana Freedom of Information Hotline Choteau, MT | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-25,375 | — | — | — | $18,371 | — |
| 2020 | $650,689 | $14,709 | $49,208 | $49,200 | 20 | $14,514 | $72,385 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations working in areas including amateur sports, health care, food assistance, housing, and land conservation. For example, KidSports describes its mission as fostering amateur sports competition by providing facilities; North Valley Food Bank says it builds food security and strengthens communities through food assistance and culinary and nutrition education; and Flathead Land Trust describes its work as conserving Northwest Montana’s land and water through voluntary agreements with private landowners.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $49,200 across 20 grants. Listed recipients included KidSports ($5,500), North Valley Hospital Foundation ($2,500), Kalispell Regional Healthcare Foundation ($2,500), North Valley Food Bank ($2,000), Habitat for Humanity Inc ($2,000), Flathead Land Trust ($1,000), and Whitefish Legacy Partners Inc ($700).
The 2023 filing reports no grants. The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is not presented as current, as the filing is marked final.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Maurice Povich as president and director; Constance Chung as director; Susan Povich as secretary and director; Johnathan Lennox as treasurer and director; and Kellyn Brown as director.
The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc is led by Maurice Povich, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Maurice Povich
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance Chung
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnathan Lennox
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellyn Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Povich
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc
What does The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations working in areas including amateur sports, health care, food assistance, housing, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2020 recipients included organizations in Kalispell and Whitefish, Montana, as well as Habitat for Humanity Inc in Atlanta, Georgia. These grants show the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
What is The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Flathead Beacon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0242800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Flathead Beacon 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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