Private foundation · EIN 27-1518019 · Washington, District of Columbia

James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $275K total, median $2,500. 76% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$275K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in DC
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
George Mason University Foundation IncFairfax, VADonation to further charitable purpose$100K
Higher AchievementWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$100K
The Kennedy CenterWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$31K
The Brookings InstitutionWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$10K
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$7,940
Washington National CathedralWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$7,500
Elizabeth Dole FoundationWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$5,000
National Archives FoundationWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$4,500
WetaArlington, VADonation to further charitable purpose$2,500
The White House Historical AssociationWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$1,149
Freedom ForumWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$1,000
Friends of the Library of CongressWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$1,000
National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PADonation to further charitable purpose$1,000
National Museum of Women in the ArtsWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$996
The Historical Society of Washington DC (DC History Center)Washington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$950
George Washington University MuseumWashington, DCDonation to further charitable purpose$500
Nashville SymphonyNashville, TNDonation to further charitable purpose$500

By state: District of Columbia 13 · Virginia 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of James R Beers, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $275K across 17 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (13 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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