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Beacon Foundation Charitable Tr

EIN 26-6684203 · GA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$45K Funds in TN, GA, NC +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Beacon Foundation Charitable Tr based in GA paid 19 grants totaling $915K to 19 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $100K, with a median of $45K. Its largest recipients included CHATTANOOGA STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY, and CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,026,135
Giving (latest yr)
$915,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$45K
Recipients
19
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation$100,000
  • Crisis Control Ministry$80,000
  • Children's Home Society of North Carolina$75,000
  • Girls Inc of Chattanooga$55,000
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham$55,000

Where grants went

  • Tennessee$310,000 · 6 grants
  • Georgia$290,000 · 7 grants
  • North Carolina$260,000 · 5 grants
  • Alabama$55,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
"Global Scholars" Program - Provide Unique Learning and Exploratory Experiences Not Typically Available to Students
$100,000
Crisis Control Ministry
Winstonsalem, NC
Operational Support and Housing Assistance for Families IN Crisis
$80,000
Children's Home Society of North Carolina
Greensboro, NC
Support Implementation of Sexual Health for Youth IN Care Across NC; Improve Sexual Health Outcomes for Youth Involved IN Out-of-home Care IN NC
$75,000
Girls Inc of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Funding for Out of School Time Programming for Girls, Inc.
$55,000
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Provide Funds for Student Emergency Fund, Artplay Education Program, Honors College New Student Retreat, and Blazer Kitchen - on Campus Food Pantry for Students and Employees of the University
$55,000
Chattanooga Room IN the Inn
Chattanooga, TN
Support for Temporary Housing, Programs, and Services to Homeless Women and Children
$50,000
Kennesaw State - Honors College & President's Emerging Global Scholars
Kennesaw, GA
Support High-potential Academic Recruitment Program; Student Scholarships; Scholarships for City As Text Program; Scholarships for Pegs Program Travel; Community Service Learning Project
$50,000
Kennesaw State University Care
Kennesaw, GA
Support for Emergency Financial Assistance for Students and Emergency Assistance for Homeless Students
$50,000
Must Ministries
Marietta, GA
Support for Hope House Operating Costs
$45,000
Chattahoochee Tech Foundation
Marietta, GA
Fund Scholarships, Provide Support for Foundation's Emergency Fund, and Services Provided by the Office of Student Resources
$45,000
Artsbuild
Chattanooga, TN
Fund "Imagine! Initiative" to Help Provide Hamilton County, TN Elementary Students Free Art and Cultural Experiences Presented by Leading Arts Organizations and Fund Community Cultural Connections.
$40,000
Chambliss Center of Children
Chattanooga, TN
Operational Support and Tbri Training
$40,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Beacon Foundation Charitable Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Beacon Foundation Charitable Tr reported 19 itemized grants totaling $915K. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $100K (median $45K).

Recent recipients include CHATTANOOGA STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY, CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Beacon Foundation Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Georgia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Beacon Foundation Charitable Tr gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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