The Beard-Young Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHuntsville, Alabama · EIN 85-3743632 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$660K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
7% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Alpha Foundation | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $250,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Randolph School | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Village of Promise | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| Huntsville Sports Commission | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| National Childrens Advocacy Center Inc | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| University of Alabama Shelby Institute | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Manna House | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Church of the Nativity | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| St Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Huntsville Library Foundation | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Huntsville Museum of Art | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Wellstone Inc | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Cap and Gown Project | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Huntsville Hospital Foundation | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Huntsville Learning Center | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| New Hope Childrens Clinc | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| The Valley Foundation | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Village Ministry | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Mobile Baykeeper Inc | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Vine Pastoral Counseling Center Inc | Huntsville, AL | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Kids to Love Foundation | Madison, AL | Charitable donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $659,500 | 27 |
| 2024 | $320,500 | 26 |
| 2023 | $282,600 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621469349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3743632
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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