Robert F Beard Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAda, Michigan · EIN 38-3168934 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$582K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$12.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
38% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care House of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | Unrestricted gift | $66,000 |
| Hudson Schools | Hudson, MI | Unrestricted gift | $54,100 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | Wynnewood, PA | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Foundation for Hope Outdoor Advent | Fenton, MI | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Helen Devos Children's Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted gift | $35,000 |
| Aqume Foundation | Wyoming, MI | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Buffalo Soldiers | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Children's Healing Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted gift | $25,000 |
| The Trevor Project | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted gift | $22,000 |
| Michigan Horse Driving School | Saranac, MI | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Fdn | Irvine, CA | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Rights for Girls | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| The Playground Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Eden Gardens Community Assn | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted gift | $16,000 |
| Good News Gang | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted gift | $16,000 |
| Camp Casey | Royal Oak, MI | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Ada Christian School | Ada, MI | Unrestricted gift | $12,500 |
| Brody's Be Cafe | Ada, MI | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| I'm Safe Childrens Advocacy Ctr | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Roanoke Ranch for Kids | Lowell, MI | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Santa's Hideaway | Middlefield, OH | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Shriner's Children's Hospital | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Student Leadership Services | Waterford Twp, MI | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Center for Success | Lake Barrington, IL | Unrestriced gift | $6,000 |
| Graham Family of Schools | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Sylvania Northview Sr Activities Co | Sylvania, OH | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Nami Geauga County | Chesterland, OH | Unrestricted gift | $4,000 |
| Ada Christian School Ed Foundation | Ada, MI | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Mccord Jumior High School | Sylvania, OH | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Lindsey School PTO | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted gift | $1,500 |
| Highland Parent Organization | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted gift | $900 |
| Northview Choir Boosters | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
| West Geauga Upper PTO | Chesterland, OH | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $582,500 | 34 |
| 2024 | $632,500 | 38 |
| 2023 | $519,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611639349100201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3168934
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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