The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation is a private foundation based in Provo, Utah. In 2025, it reported 55 grants totaling $70,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Utah.
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation gave $70K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Utah. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,273
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $926,906
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (23 of 55, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Utah (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5252 Edgewood Dr Ste 100, Provo, UT 84604
Phone: (801) 754-6301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Da ($27K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 187 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah. The reported shares for other recipient states or jurisdictions were California, 5%; Virginia, 2%; the District of Columbia, 2%; and Maine, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 55 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2023) to $75K (2020). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Da Salt Lake City, UT | General | $27,200 |
| Intermountain Foundation St George, UT | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of the NRA Price, UT | General | $3,800 |
| Alpine School District American Fork, UT | General | $3,740 |
| Nebo School District Spanish Fork, UT | General | $2,350 |
| Merced Union High School Atwater, CA | General | $2,050 |
| Utah Celtic Storm Springville, UT | General | $2,000 |
| Freedom Prep School Provo Provo, UT | General | $1,500 |
| US Committee of Refugees and Immigr Arlington, VA | General | $1,500 |
| Awwa Intermountain Section West Jordan, UT | General | $1,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $926,906 | $126,118 | $125,869 | $70,000 | 55 | $83,968 | $84,217 | $58,837 |
| 2024 | $926,657 | $55,323 | $117,437 | $59,425 | 30 | $73,926 | $11,812 | $59,065 |
| 2023 | $988,771 | $45,220 | $111,385 | $58,050 | 39 | $71,383 | $5,218 | $55,367 |
| 2022 | $1,054,936 | $35,621 | $128,389 | $71,000 | 35 | $84,898 | — | $60,094 |
| 2021 | $1,147,704 | $151,991 | $121,531 | $59,200 | 28 | $69,714 | $109,099 | $67,985 |
| 2020 | $1,116,503 | $101,073 | $138,298 | $74,950 | 62 | — | $56,641 | $60,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Mule Deer Foundation describes its work as wildlife conservation, habitat revitalization, hunter education, and youth programs. The Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic says it offers healthcare to uninsured and low-income people in Southern Utah, while Dove Center says it works to empower people impacted by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Wreaths Across America describes its mission as remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve, and teaching children about freedom.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $70,000. Awards ranged from $150 to $27,200, with a median grant of $500. The largest grant was $27,200 to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, for general purposes. Other larger grants included $5,000 to Intermountain Foundation and $3,800 to Friends of the NRA, both in Utah, and $3,740 to Alpine School District.
Other 2025 grants included $1,400 to the Mule Deer Foundation, $1,060 to Wreaths Across America, $1,000 to the Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic, $750 to Silver Reef Foundation, $700 to Conserve Southwest Utah, $500 to Dove Center, and $150 each to The Global Hunger Project and World Wildlife Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and trustees listed on the 2025 filing are Raymond E Beckham Jr, Brayden Beckham, Elaine Tyler, Randall L Beckham (president), Renae B Willes, David Willes, Rick Wahlin, Raleen Wahlin (treasurer), Cameron Beckham, and Andria Beckham.
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation is led by Randall L. Beckham, President on every filing since 2020; all 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randall L. Beckham
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Andria Beckham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Brayden Beckham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Cameron Beckham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2025)
David Willes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Elaine Tyler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Raymond E. Beckham Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Renae B. Willes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Rick Wahlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Lance Beckham
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Brittany Russell
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Raleen Wahlin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Justin Beckham (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Janette H. Beckham (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Vicki W. Beckham (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Raymond E Beckham Jr (Trustee). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation
How much does The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation give each year?
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation gave $70K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 30 grants.
What is The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,273, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation give grants?
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St George, UT (12 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Provo, UT (2 grants).
Does The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Da ($27,200), Intermountain Foundation ($5,000) and Friends of the NRA ($3,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation?
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation reported $927K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Mule Deer Foundation describes its work as wildlife conservation, habitat revitalization, hunter education, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation's EIN?
The Lorraine Beckhamashe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0119766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lorraine Beckhamashe 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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