Vaughn L and Eleanore M Beals Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyGig Harbor, Washington · EIN 39-1653407 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$236K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater North | Seattle, WA | General operating | $100,000 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | General operating | $60,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona | Flagstaff, AZ | General operating | $20,000 |
| Buffalo State Foundation | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| MIT | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Acf - Vi at Silverstone Fund | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $5,000 |
| Desert Foothills Library | Cave Creek, AZ | General operating | $5,000 |
| Heard Museum | Phoenix, AZ | General operating | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Kentucky | Frankfort, KY | General operating | $2,000 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust | Cave Creek, AZ | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $236,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $173,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611419349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1653407
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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