Private foundation · EIN 38-3168934 · Ada, Michigan

Robert F Beard Charitable Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $583K total, median $14K. 62% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$583K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in MI
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Care House of Oakland CountyPontiac, MIUnrestricted gift$66K
Hudson SchoolsHudson, MIUnrestricted gift$54K
Alex's Lemonade StandWynnewood, PAUnrestricted gift$35K
Foundation for Hope Outdoor AdventFenton, MIUnrestricted gift$35K
Helen Devos Children's HospitalGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted gift$35K
Aqume FoundationWyoming, MIUnrestricted gift$30K
Buffalo SoldiersWashington, DCUnrestricted gift$30K
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted gift$25K
Safe Haven MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted gift$25K
The Trevor ProjectSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted gift$22K
Michigan Horse Driving SchoolSaranac, MIUnrestricted gift$20K
Pediatric Cancer Research FdnIrvine, CAUnrestricted gift$20K
Rights for GirlsWashington, DCUnrestricted gift$20K
The Playground Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted gift$20K
Eden Gardens Community AssnDetroit, MIUnrestricted gift$16K
Good News GangDetroit, MIUnrestricted gift$16K
Camp CaseyRoyal Oak, MIUnrestricted gift$15K
Ada Christian SchoolAda, MIUnrestricted gift$13K
Brody's Be CafeAda, MIUnrestricted gift$10K
I'm Safe Childrens Advocacy CtrGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted gift$10K
Roanoke Ranch for KidsLowell, MIUnrestricted gift$10K
Santa's HideawayMiddlefield, OHUnrestricted gift$10K
Shriner's Children's HospitalTampa, FLUnrestricted gift$10K
Student Leadership ServicesWaterford Township, MIUnrestricted gift$8,000
Center for SuccessLake Barrington, ILUnrestriced gift$6,000
Graham Family of SchoolsColumbus, OHUnrestricted gift$5,000
Sylvania Northview Sr Activities CoSylvania, OHUnrestricted gift$5,000
NAMI Geauga CountyChesterland, OHUnrestricted gift$4,000
Ada Christian School Ed FoundationAda, MIUnrestricted gift$2,500
McCord Jumior High SchoolSylvania, OHUnrestricted gift$2,000
Lindsey School PTOGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted gift$1,500
Highland Parent OrganizationGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted gift$900
Northview Choir BoostersGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted gift$500
West Geauga Upper PTOChesterland, OHUnrestricted gift$500

By state: Michigan 21 · District of Columbia 2 · California 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Ohio 6 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Robert F Beard Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ada, Michigan, administered in care of James R Clark, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Robert F Beard Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Robert F Beard Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $583K across 34 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Robert F Beard Charitable Foundation give?

Michigan (21 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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