The Julius H and Barbara B Beers Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 38-3417343 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Inn | Traverse City, MI | General | $6,000 |
| Cherryland Humane Society | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Father Fred Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Association | Suttons Bay, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Traverse Health Clinic | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Traverse City, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General | $3,000 |
| Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing | Traverse City, MI | General | $3,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse | Traverse City, MI | General | $3,000 |
| Tart Trails | Traverse City, MI | General | $3,000 |
| Traverse Bay Child Advocacy Center | Traverse City, MI | General | $3,000 |
| United Way of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General | $3,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan | Southfield, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Grand Traverse Conservation District | Traverse City, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Old Town Playhouse | Traverse City, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Michael's Place | Beaverton, OR | General | $1,000 |
| Mt Holiday Capital Fund | Traverse City, MI | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $78,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $84,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349100039
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3417343
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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