Beach-Edwards Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderMission, Kansas · EIN 47-2653091 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $22,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARRIE EDWARDS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1082, MISSION KS 66201 |
| Phone | 8165229512 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A 1-2 PAGE LETTER OF INQUIRY THAT CONTAINS:1) PURPOSE AND HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION2) GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDING IS BEING SOUGHT AND POPULATION IT SERVES3) CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROJECT (I.E. DATE ESTABLISHED AND ANTICIPATED DURATION)4) ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET AND DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET WITH AMOUNT REQUESTED5) COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS EXEMPTION LETTERLETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE REVIEWED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECEIPT. IF THE PROJECT FALLS WITHIN THE INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION, THE APPLICANT WILL BE ADVISED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE PROPOSAL, INCLUDING A LISTING OF WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING, PROVIDED ALL THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS RECEIVED AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE DISPOSITION OF THE REQUESTS WITHIN 2 WEEKS AFTER THE BOARD MEETING. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS AND LETTER OF INQUIRY ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO KANSAS RESIDENTS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE IRS EXEMPTION LETTER. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Community Foundation | Hutchinson, KS | Capital projects and program support | $56,500 |
| Hays Arts Council | Hays, KS | Capital project | $30,000 |
| Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation | Hutchinson, KS | Capital improvements | $25,000 |
| Colorado Drive Foundation Inc | Westminster, CO | Program support | $25,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Program support | $22,500 |
| Hutchinson Reg Med Center Fdtn | Hutchinson, KS | Capital project | $20,000 |
| Hcc Endowment Association | Hutchinson, KS | Capital support, grant support, program support, community grants | $15,000 |
| Fox Theatre | Hutchinson, KS | Program underwriting& program support | $11,500 |
| Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center | Hutchinson, KS | Field trips | $10,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Abilene, KS | Field trips | $10,000 |
| United Way of Reno County | Hutchinson, KS | Program support | $10,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Kansas Sampler Foundation | Inman, KS | Project support | $10,000 |
| University of Kansas Health System | Lenexa, KS | Program support | $10,000 |
| Heartland Community Foundation | Hays, KS | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ksu Foundation | Manhattan, KS | Program underwriting, scholarships | $5,000 |
| Hutchinson Ks Public Library | Hutchinson, KS | Program support | $2,000 |
| Hutchinson Theatre Guild | Hutchinson, KS | General support | $1,000 |
| Lmh Foundation | Lawrence, KS | General support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($73,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $353,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $320,200 | 30 |
| 2023 | $334,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349101422
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2653091
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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