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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 38-3168934

Robert F Beard Charitable Foundat'n

A private foundation in Ada, MI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 34 grants and $582,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $582,500

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $9,594,648

  • Tax year 2024

    $632,500

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $9,535,328

  • Tax year 2023

    $519,000

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $10,395,943

  • Tax year 2022

    $500,000

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $10,370,173

  • Tax year 2021

    $590,000

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $10,650,148

  • Tax year 2020

    $600,000

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $10,392,046

  • Tax year 2019

    $555,000

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $10,843,676

  • Tax year 2018

    $563,500

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $11,290,086

Grants paid in 2025

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Care House of Oakland CountyPontiac, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $66,000
  2. Hudson SchoolsHudson, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $54,100
  3. Alex's Lemonade StandWynnewood, PA

    Unrestricted gift

    $35,000
  4. Foundation for Hope Outdoor AdventFenton, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $35,000
  5. Helen Devos Children's HospitalGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $35,000
  6. Aqume FoundationGrandville, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $30,000
  7. Buffalo SoldiersWashington, DC

    Unrestricted gift

    $30,000
  8. Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $25,000
  9. Safe Haven MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $25,000
  10. The Trevor ProjectSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted gift

    $22,000
  11. Michigan Horse Driving SchoolSaranac, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $20,000
  12. Pediatric Cancer Research FDNIrvine, CA

    Unrestricted gift

    $20,000
  13. Rights for GirlsWashington, DC

    Unrestricted gift

    $20,000
  14. The Playground Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $20,000
  15. Eden Gardens Community AssnDetroit, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $16,000
  16. Good News GangDetroit, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $16,000
  17. Camp CaseyRoyal Oak, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $15,000
  18. Ada Christian SchoolAda, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $12,500
  19. Brody's Be CafeAda, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $10,000
  20. I'm Safe Childrens Advocacy CtrGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $10,000
  21. Roanoke Ranch for KidsLowell, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $10,000
  22. Santa's HideawayMiddlefield, OH

    Unrestricted gift

    $10,000
  23. Shriner's Children's HospitalTampa, FL

    Unrestricted gift

    $10,000
  24. Student Leadership ServicesWaterford, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $8,000
  25. Center for SuccessLake Barrington, IL

    Unrestriced gift

    $6,000
  26. Graham Family of SchoolsColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted gift

    $5,000
  27. Sylvania Northview Sr Activities CoSylvania, OH

    Unrestricted gift

    $5,000
  28. NAMI Geauga CountyChesterland, OH

    Unrestricted gift

    $4,000
  29. Ada Christian School Ed FoundationAda, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $2,500
  30. McCord Jumior High SchoolSylvania, OH

    Unrestricted gift

    $2,000
  31. Lindsey School PTOGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $1,500
  32. Highland Parent OrganizationGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $900
  33. Northview Choir BoostersGrand Rapids, MI

    Unrestricted gift

    $500
  34. West Geauga Upper PTOChesterland, OH

    Unrestricted gift

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Crime and legal aid1 grant $66,00037% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $30,00017% of the total
  3. Health1 grant $25,00014% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter1 grant $25,00014% of the total
  5. Jobs and employment1 grant $10,0006% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $10,0006% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $12,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan21 grants $413,000
  2. District of Columbia2 grants $50,000
  3. California2 grants $42,000
  4. Pennsylvania1 grant $35,000
  5. Ohio6 grants $26,500
  6. Florida1 grant $10,000
  7. Illinois1 grant $6,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • James R ClarkPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $18,000
  • John BeardTREASURER Hours 0Pay $18,000
  • Garret ClarkVICE PRES Hours 0Pay $18,000
  • Brian ClarkDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $18,000
  • Susan ClarkDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $18,000
  • Lauren RyanDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $18,000
  • Michael BeardDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $18,000
  • Emily ChircoSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $18,000

The return

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