The Beam Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 22-2786271 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$374K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $30,000.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $75,000 |
| Alliance for Childern's Rights | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | Woodbury, NY | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Botanical Garden | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Hfa Gift Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $30,000 |
| Blue Ribbon | Crownsville, MD | Unrestricted giftunrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Movement Disorder Research | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Will Rogers Motion Picture Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Psychology Chairs Discretionary Fund | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Classical Kusc | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Collins and Katz YMCA | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Orchestra | Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted giftunrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Sherman Oaks Nursery School | Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| We Spark | Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Bradley Marc Ginsberg Scholarship | Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Tuesday Musical Association | Akron, OH | Unrestricted gift | $250 |
| Red Cross | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted gift | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374,350 | 18 |
| 2023 | $310,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $318,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631599349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2786271
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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