Shirley and Harry Beer Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 84-6722467 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$74K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Jolla Institute for Immunology | LA Jolla, CA | General operating support | $52,000 |
| Ariz State Universty Foundation | Tempe, AZ | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington DC, DC | General operating support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Washington DC, DC | General operating support | $2,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Amfar Foundation for AIDS Research | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Central Sierra Environmental Resouces Center | Twain Harte, CA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Hillel - Stanford | Stanford, CA | General operating support | $500 |
| Congregation Beth-El | LA Jolla, CA | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $105,350 | 15 |
| 2023 | $51,754 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349104339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-6722467
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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