Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyKennesaw, Georgia · EIN 26-6684203 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$915K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$19.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $55,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | "Global scholars" program - provide unique learning and exploratory experiences not typically available to students | $100,000 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | Winstonsalem, NC | Operational support and housing assistance for families in crisis | $80,000 |
| Children's Home Society of North Carolina | Greensboro, NC | Support implementation of sexual health for youth in care across nc; improve sexual health outcomes for youth involved in out-of-home care… | $75,000 |
| Girls Inc of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Funding for out of school time programming for girls, inc. | $55,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Provide funds for student emergency fund, artplay education program, honors college new student retreat, and blazer kitchen - on campus… | $55,000 |
| Chattanooga Room in the Inn | Chattanooga, TN | Support for temporary housing, programs, and services to homeless women and children | $50,000 |
| Kennesaw State - Honors College & President's Emerging Global Scholars | Kennesaw, GA | Support high-potential academic recruitment program; student scholarships; scholarships for city as text program; scholarships for pegs… | $50,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Care | Kennesaw, GA | Support for emergency financial assistance for students and emergency assistance for homeless students | $50,000 |
| Chattahoochee Tech Foundation | Marietta, GA | Fund scholarships, provide support for foundation's emergency fund, and services provided by the office of student resources | $45,000 |
| Must Ministries | Marietta, GA | Support for hope house operating costs | $45,000 |
| Artsbuild | Chattanooga, TN | Fund "imagine! initiative" to help provide hamilton county, tn elementary students free art and cultural experiences presented by leading… | $40,000 |
| Chambliss Center of Children | Chattanooga, TN | Operational support and tbri training | $40,000 |
| Georgia Gwinett College Foundation | Lawrenceville, GA | Ggc student emergency fund - tuition and fees for financially needy students | $40,000 |
| The Center for Children & Young Adults | Marietta, GA | Support for housing, food, and programs for at risk youth. | $40,000 |
| Forsyth Tech Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | Support for students who are ineligible for financial aid, or have an unexpected emergency | $35,000 |
| Imprints Cares | Winstonsalem, NC | Provide funding for parents as teachers program serving low income families in fosyth county, nc. | $35,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Winston-Salem Inc | Winstonsalem, NC | Lodging assistance for needy families | $35,000 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Chattanooga, TN | Provide support for food, medical services, clothing, and transportation through "backpack for success" program. | $25,000 |
| Boy & Girls Clubs of Jackson County | Jefferson, GA | Used to support the employment of work based learning students | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $915,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $840,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $800,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101936
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6684203
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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