Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals is a private foundation based in Gig Harbor, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports $236,000 in grants to 11 charitable organizations.
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals at a glance
In short: Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals gave $236K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $236,000
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -47.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,455
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,473,552
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (42% 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 Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13217 Foxglove Drive Northwest, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Phone: (480) 306-4665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater North ($100K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 81 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in Washington (42%), New York (30%), Arizona (14%), Massachusetts (13%), and Kentucky (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $173K (2023) to $262K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater North Seattle, WA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| National Ms Society New York, NY | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona Flagstaff, AZ | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Buffalo State Foundation Buffalo, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| MIT Cambridge, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| ACF - VI at Silverstone Fund Phoenix, AZ | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Desert Foothills Library Cave Creek, AZ | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Kentucky Frankfort, KY | General Operating | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,473,552 | $231,070 | $261,396 | $236,000 | 11 | $239,000 | $211,574 | $247,987 |
| 2024 | $4,503,878 | $264,012 | $284,226 | $262,000 | 21 | $264,986 | $244,772 | $235,712 |
| 2023 | $4,518,120 | $196,096 | $193,271 | $173,000 | 13 | $175,550 | $178,375 | $222,057 |
| 2022 | $4,510,195 | $148,516 | $278,215 | $247,000 | 16 | $249,550 | $130,216 | $223,970 |
| 2021 | $4,649,107 | $618,645 | $258,921 | $239,000 | 20 | $241,000 | $592,359 | $234,664 |
| 2020 | $4,289,427 | $90,488 | $212,540 | $192,000 | 13 | — | $77,812 | $213,817 |
| 2019 | $4,411,479 | $137,310 | $245,082 | $213,000 | 19 | — | $108,860 | $215,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals reported a distributable amount of $248K 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
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease, museums and cultural heritage, library services, land preservation, and sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. For example, the Museum of Northern Arizona says its mission is to preserve and interpret the Colorado Plateau’s natural and cultural heritage; Special Olympics Kentucky describes its work as providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities; and Desert Foothills Land Trust says it protects sensitive Sonoran Desert Foothills and North Phoenix lands.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $236,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater North and $60,000 to the National MS Society, both for general operating support. Other grants included $20,000 to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, $20,000 to the Museum of Northern Arizona, and $10,000 each to Buffalo State Foundation and MIT; each was designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Sonju and Susan Sonju as co-trustees.
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Sonju
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Sonju
Co-Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eleanore M. Beals (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals
How much does Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals give each year?
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals gave $236K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $262K across 21 grants.
What is Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's typical grant size?
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,455, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals give grants?
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's top state is Washington, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Arizona (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Cave Creek, AZ (2 grants).
Does Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's largest grantees?
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's largest 2025 grantees include Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater North ($100,000), National Ms Society ($60,000) and Cure Alzheimers Fund ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals?
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248K (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 does Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's EIN?
Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1653407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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