Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation
The Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1957. It primarily supports local nonprofits, with funding areas including education, healthcare, substance abuse programs, child abuse prevention, disability inclusion, food insecurity, housing, and camps.
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation at a glance
In short: Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation gave $3.4M across 97 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Texas. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,430,208
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,363
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $53,190,929
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (36 of 97, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation
- How to Apply
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Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and be located in the Dallas area. Applications begin with an online login and LOI; a full application follows if the LOI is accepted. The 2024 filing lists Dallas and its immediate suburbs as award restrictions and names Michael Vanderslice as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists March 31, June 30, and September 30. The website says due dates are listed on the application.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists March 31, June 30, and September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Vanderslice
Mailing address: 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd Suite 940, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 522-8790
Website: https://beasleyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation
Who Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Texas Food Bank ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
438 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 333 grants of 438 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it primarily supports local nonprofits in the Dallas area and lists Dallas and its immediate suburbs as award restrictions on its 2024 filing. All 2024 grant dollars were reported for recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 97 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2021) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 97 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX | Food Pantry Purchases | $250,000 |
| American Cancer Society Dallas, TX | Clinical Trial Matching Program | $150,000 |
| Central Commons Church Dallas, TX | Making central christian church refurbishment and maintenance (church space, rental, community ctr, pre-school) | $150,000 |
| Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Dallas, TX | Affordability Fund, New Home Construction, Neighborhood Upkeep | $125,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas Dallas, TX | Workforce Development Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| Child Care Group Dallas, TX | Pegasus Park Technology Funding Partnership | $100,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation Dallas, TX | Dallas Pediatric Hospital Campus | $100,000 |
| Envision Dallas Dallas, TX | Envision the Possibilities: a Campaign for Envision Dallas | $100,000 |
| Texas Women's Foundation Dallas, TX | Reproductive Freedom Initiative | $100,000 |
| Austin Street Center Dallas, TX | New Dining Service Line | $75,000 |
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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 | $53,190,929 | $7,868,370 | $4,447,155 | $3,430,208 | 97 | $3,508,523 | $7,011,662 | $2,960,023 |
| 2023 | $49,625,954 | $31,300,001 | $4,291,638 | $2,671,395 | 78 | $2,836,451 | $30,352,090 | $2,594,470 |
| 2022 | $22,239,950 | $4,989,479 | $3,377,558 | $2,557,100 | 88 | $2,696,503 | $4,535,317 | $2,859,942 |
| 2021 | $20,627,931 | $3,519,076 | $2,818,006 | $2,325,850 | 90 | $2,459,781 | $3,199,963 | $2,319,866 |
| 2020 | $19,926,776 | $1,561,620 | $2,821,813 | $2,389,850 | 85 | — | $1,273,448 | $2,181,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its focus as supporting initiatives in education; healthcare and health research; substance abuse programs; child abuse prevention; disability inclusion; food insecurity; housing; and camps.
Its 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, North Texas Food Bank received funding for food pantry purchases; Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity received support for affordable housing and construction; and Goodwill Industries of Dallas received support for a workforce development capital campaign. The grantees describe their own missions: North Texas Food Bank works through feeding partners to address hunger, while Goodwill Industries of Dallas helps people facing employment barriers build skills and find jobs. Austin Street Center, another 2024 grantee, says it provides emergency shelter and related services to people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 97 grants totaling $3,430,208. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $250,000 to North Texas Food Bank; $150,000 each to American Cancer Society and Central Commons Church; and $125,000 each to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity and Goodwill Industries of Dallas. Other grants included $100,000 each to Child Care Group, Children’s Medical Center Foundation, Envision Dallas, and Texas Women’s Foundation.
The foundation’s website describes a process that begins with creating an organization login and submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). If the LOI is accepted, the organization may submit a full application with information about its mission, the proposed project or program, and how the grant would contribute to its work. The board reviews applications three times a year, in April, July, and October. The foundation asks applicants to explain community need and expected impact, provide evidence of relevant experience, and include a detailed budget and timeline. Recipients are required to submit periodic progress reports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Vanderslice as president, executive director, and secretary. It lists Victoria Vanderslice, Larry Mentzer, Linda Tinney, and Pam Meffley as directors.
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation is led by Michael Vanderslice, President, Executive Director & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Vanderslice
President, Executive Director & Secretary
Vice President, Director & Secretary → President, Executive Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $147K (2024)
Victoria Vanderslice
Director
President & Executive Director A → Past President, 2022
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$87K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Larry Mentzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Tinney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Meffley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $147K, to Michael Vanderslice (Presiden, Exec Director & Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation
How much does Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation give each year?
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation gave $3.4M across 97 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 78 grants.
What is Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation's typical grant size?
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $35,363, across 97 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation give grants?
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (72 grants), Plano, TX (4 grants), Richardson, TX (3 grants) and Garland, TX (2 grants).
Does Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 97) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation's largest grantees?
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North Texas Food Bank ($250,000), American Cancer Society ($150,000) and Central Commons Church ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation?
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation reported $53.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its focus as supporting initiatives in education; healthcare and health research; substance abuse programs; child abuse prevention; disability inclusion; food insecurity; housing; and camps. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation?
Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and be located in the Dallas area. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation's EIN?
Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6035806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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