James R and Linda Beers Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 27-1518019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$275K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,940.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
23% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Foundation Inc | Fairfax, VA | Donation to further charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Higher Achievement | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Kennedy Center | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $30,563 |
| The Brookings Institution | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $7,940 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| National Archives Foundation | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | Donation to further charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The White House Historical Association | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $1,149 |
| Freedom Forum | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Library of Congress | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA | Donation to further charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $996 |
| The Historical Society of Washington DC (DC History Center) | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $950 |
| George Washington University Museum | Washington, DC | Donation to further charitable purpose | $500 |
| Nashville Symphony | Nashville, TN | Donation to further charitable purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,098 | 17 |
| 2023 | $63,055 | 17 |
| 2022 | $44,430 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640299349100714
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1518019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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