Lena Sue and C Grier Beam Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCherryville, North Carolina · EIN 80-0271065 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$32K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$750
Total assets$884K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
23% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Childrens Research Hosp | Memphis, TN | Charitable-Medical services | $10,000 |
| Levine Children's Hospital | Charlotte, NC | Charitable-Medical services | $7,500 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | Charitable - relief for distressed | $5,000 |
| Holy Angels Inc | Belmont, NC | Charitable-Relief for distressed | $2,500 |
| Gaston College Foundation | Dallas, NC | Providing scholarships for students | $2,500 |
| Tri-County Animal Rescue | Alexis, NC | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| The North Carolina Public Televisio | Research Triangle, NC | Public tv network serving nc | $750 |
| The Upper Room | Nashville, TN | Religious | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Charitable -relief for distressed | $500 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | Animal rescue | $500 |
| Tar River Land Conservancy | Louisburg, NC | Preservation of natural resources | $500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable - relief for distressed | $250 |
| Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Charitable-Relief for distressed | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,750 | 13 |
| 2024 | $44,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621689349100127
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0271065
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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