Beard Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTampa, Florida · EIN 59-2940769 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$32K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$101K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Museum of Art | Tampa, FL | Educational programs. | $15,000 |
| The Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL | Entertain, educate and inspire stewardship of the natural environment | $10,000 |
| Cardiostart International | Tampa, FL | Educational programs. | $5,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | Endowment - richard a beard III family scholarship for tech promise | $1,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundation | Tampa, FL | Educational programs. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $30,193 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611689349100716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2940769
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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