Beaver Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHickory, North Carolina · EIN 56-2028723 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$871K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$20.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
2% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Museum of Art Inc | Hickory, NC | Uncrate the future capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina | Morganton, NC | Joe mountain preserve expansion | $66,750 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | Hickory, NC | Out-Of-School program - hickory public schools | $57,000 |
| Ashure Ministry | Newton, NC | General and unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Elk River Helping Hands | Banner Elk, NC | Hurricane helene relief | $50,000 |
| Nc School for the Deaf at Morganton Fndtn | Morganton, NC | Alder springs deaf and blind community - phase 2 expansion | $50,000 |
| Centro Latino | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Children's Flight of Hope | Raleigh, NC | Bridging the distance for nc families | $28,750 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley | Hickory, NC | Habitat repairs program | $27,500 |
| Arts Culture Catawba | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Ibd plexus | $25,000 |
| Exodus Outreach Foundation | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hart Square Foundation | Vale, NC | Expanding education offerings | $25,000 |
| Council on Adolescents of Catawba | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Greater Hickory Ccm | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Western Piedmont Symphony | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Corner Table | Newton, NC | Backpack program | $18,000 |
| Hickory Community Theatre | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $15,500 |
| Catawba County Council on Aging Inc | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Catawba Science Center | Hickory, NC | Portal to science | $15,000 |
| Hickory Soup Kitchen Inc | Hickory, NC | Healthy choice grocery program | $15,000 |
| Outright Youth of Catawba Valley Inc | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Matthews, NC | General and unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University Christian High School | Hickory, NC | Guidance and student achievement center | $15,000 |
| Womens Resource Center | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $15,000 |
| AIDS Leadership Foothills Area Alliance | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Burke United Christian Ministries | Morganton, NC | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation | Hickory, NC | Strong student leader program | $10,000 |
| Hickory Choral Society | Hickory, NC | Joy of music endowment campaign | $10,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries | Raleigh, NC | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Beginnings | Hickory, NC | Transportation upgrade for recovery housing program | $9,000 |
| Catawba County United Way | Hickory, NC | Teen christmas gifts | $7,500 |
| Catawba Valley Young Life | Hickory, NC | General and unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Family Care Center of Catawba Valley Inc | Hickory, NC | Christmas dinners | $7,500 |
| Hickory Police Department | Hickory, NC | Cops for tots christmas program | $7,500 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory | Hickory, NC | Angel tree program | $7,500 |
| Hickory Ballet and Performing Arts | Hickory, NC | Program scholarships | $5,000 |
| Feusa | Washington, DC | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $871,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $733,875 | 34 |
| 2023 | $718,511 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642409349101004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2028723
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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