Private foundation · EIN 38-3417343 · Traverse City, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Julius H and Barbara B Beers Family 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: 23 grants paid, $86K total, median $3,000. 96% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$86K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MI
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Munson Healthcare FoundationTraverse City, MIGeneral$10K
Goodwill InnTraverse City, MIGeneral$6,000
Cherryland Humane SocietyTraverse City, MIGeneral$5,000
Father Fred FoundationTraverse City, MIGeneral$5,000
Grand Traverse Regional Land ConservancyTraverse City, MIGeneral$5,000
Habitat for HumanityTraverse City, MIGeneral$5,000
Inland Seas Education AssociationSuttons Bay, MIGeneral$5,000
Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MIGeneral$5,000
Traverse Health ClinicTraverse City, MIGeneral$5,000
Women's Resource CenterTraverse City, MIGeneral$5,000
Grand Traverse Regional Community FoundationTraverse City, MIGeneral$3,000
Northwest Michigan Supportive HousingTraverse City, MIGeneral$3,000
Safe Harbor of Grand TraverseTraverse City, MIGeneral$3,000
Tart TrailsTraverse City, MIGeneral$3,000
Traverse Bay Child Advocacy CenterTraverse City, MIGeneral$3,000
United Way of Northwest MichiganTraverse City, MIGeneral$3,000
Epilepsy Foundation of MichiganSouthfield, MIGeneral$2,000
Food Rescue of Northwest MichiganTraverse City, MIGeneral$2,000
Grand Traverse Conservation DistrictTraverse City, MIGeneral$2,000
Grand Traverse Pavilions FoundationTraverse City, MIGeneral$2,000
Old Town PlayhouseTraverse City, MIGeneral$2,000
Michael's PlaceBeaverton, ORGeneral$1,000
Mt Holiday Capital FundTraverse City, MIGeneral$1,000

By state: Michigan 22 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Julius H and Barbara B Beers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of Terry C Rogers, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Julius H and Barbara B Beers Family 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 Julius H and Barbara B Beers Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $86K across 23 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Julius H and Barbara B Beers Family Foundation give?

Michigan (22 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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