Carolyn W and Charles T Beaird Family Foundation
Historical FunderShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 72-6027212 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded160
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$34.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TOYA GRAHAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 330 MARSHALL ST 1440, SHREVEPORT LA 71101 |
| Phone | 3182212823 |
| TOYA@BEAIRDFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.BEAIRDFOUNDATION.ORG. APPLICANTS MUST USE THIS FORM AND SUBMIT ONLINE AT THIS WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION, APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE A LETTER OF INTENT. |
| Deadlines | SEMI-ANNUAL DEADLINES: JANUARY 5TH AND JULY 21ST |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE PRIMARILY TO QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE SHREVEPORT AND BOSSIER CITY AREAS OF NORTH LOUISIANA. NO SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS. |
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
52% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| March of Dimes Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | Program services | $77,000 |
| Project Reclaim of Louisiana Inc | Minden, LA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $54,125 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Capital expenses | $52,000 |
| The Center for Children and Families | Monroe, LA | Program services | $50,000 |
| The Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Lousiana Inc | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $50,000 |
| Citizens About Progress | Springhill, LA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of North Louisia | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $35,000 |
| Martin Luther King Health Center | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $35,000 |
| Plant a Seed in Our Youth Foundatio | Bossier City, LA | Program services | $35,000 |
| Southern University at Shreveport Foundation | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $35,000 |
| Louisiana Key Academy Caddo | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $33,639 |
| Beulah's Safe Haven | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Robinson's Rescue Low Cost Spay & Neuter | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Shreveport Bar Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $30,000 |
| Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse of Northwest LA | Shreveport, LA | Capital expenses | $25,625 |
| Girls Empowered for More Society | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $25,380 |
| 318 Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General operating | $25,000 |
| Basic Necessities | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Cohabitat Foundation Inc | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $25,000 |
| Grace Community Outreach Ministries Inc | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Holy Angels | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $25,000 |
| Louisiana Advocates for Immigrants in Detention | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $25,000 |
| Lsus Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $25,000 |
| Oasis of Hope Cdc | Pompano Beach, FL | Program services | $25,000 |
| Training Education and Mediation for Students Inc Teams | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $25,000 |
| Youth Outreach Services | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $25,000 |
| Dress for Success Shreveport-Bossier | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $22,500 |
| Image Changers | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $22,500 |
| Sanctuary Arts School | Shreveort, LA | General operating | $22,500 |
| Bernstein Development Inc | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $20,000 |
| Dzi Foundation | Ridgway, CO | Technical assistance or training | $20,000 |
| Gingerbread House | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Innocence Project New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Priorities Intentions Practical Exchanges Inc | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $18,500 |
| Junior Achievement of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $17,500 |
| Literacy Volunteers at Centenary College | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $15,000 |
| Renzi Education and Art Center | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sadies Arms Inc | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $15,000 |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Mobile Medical Ministry | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Three Blu Hearts | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $15,000 |
| The Strand Theatre | Shreveport, LA | Capital expenses | $12,400 |
| Fyr Denver | Denver, CO | Operating expenses | $11,288 |
| Beat the Streets LLC | Prairieville, LA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cal Poly - Development Support Svcs | San Luis Obispo, CA | Program services | $10,000 |
| Ivy Crown Community Services | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetary Foundation Inc | Keithville, LA | Program services | $10,000 |
| One Great River of Louisiana Inc | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $10,000 |
| Supermen for Christ Inc | Bethany, LA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Dzi Foundation | Ridgway, CO | Operating expenses | $9,125 |
| Forging Youth Resilience | Denver, CO | Operating expenses | $9,000 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church | Houston, TX | Program services | $9,000 |
| Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | Program services | $8,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Urban Housing of America LA | Shreveport, LA | Program services | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood South Atlantic | Raleigh, NC | Operating expenses | $6,535 |
| Partners in Health | Frederick, MD | Program services | $6,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 160 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,572,821 | 160 |
| 2023 | $1,475,962 | 156 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349101717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6027212
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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