Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • In addition to other factors, eligible organizations:
  • Adhere to Beaird Family Foundation’s nondiscrimination policy.
  • Have submitted a Follow-up Report for prior Foundation grant before LOI submission (if applicable)

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: We leave to others the funding of grants to individuals and the support of large national causes such as the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross and the United Way.

Overview

The Beaird Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations primarily in the Shreveport-Bossier City area of North Louisiana. Established by Carolyn and Charles Beaird, the foundation prioritizes funding local, innovative programs that improve community well-being. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt and adhere to the foundation's nondiscrimination policy. The foundation has awarded significant funding since its inception in 1960, focusing on diverse areas including education, healthcare, and community development.

NOTE: If your organization is a first-time applicant, please contact us.
The majority of our grants support qualified nonprofit organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier City area of North Louisiana.
The Foundation awards grants to qualified nonprofit organizations, mostly in the Shreveport and Bossier City region of Louisiana. Beaird Family Foundation has grown, enabling its Board to award over $1,400,000 to nonprofit organizations in 2020.
The Foundation leaves to others the funding of grants to individuals and the support of large national causes such as the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross.

Eligibility

In addition to other factors, eligible organizations:
Must be a 501c3 tax-exempt organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service.Adhere to Beaird Family Foundation’s nondiscrimination policy.Have submitted a Follow-up Report for prior Foundation grant before LOI submission (if applicable)

Ineligibility

We leave to others the funding of grants to individuals and the support of large national causes such as the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross and the United Way.

What Carolyn W & Charles T Beaird actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
160
Total given
$1.57M
Median grant
$2,000
Range
$50–$77K
  • By dollars: Louisiana 86%, Colorado 5%, Maryland 2%. Top recipient cities: Shreveport, LA; Denver, CO; Memphis, TN.
  • 68% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • March of Dimes Inc · Baton Rouge, LA

    Program services

    $77K

  • Project Reclaim of Louisiana Inc · Minden, LA

    General operating

    $60K

  • Volunteers for Youth Justice · Shreveport, LA

    General operating

    $60K

  • Martin Luther King Community · Shreveport, LA

    General operating

    $54K

  • Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana · Shreveport, LA

    Capital expenses

    $52K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Community development
  • Housing

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