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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 88-0508838

B E A Family Inc

A private foundation in Bigfork, MT. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 20 grants and $198,763 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $198,763

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $1,158,101

  • Tax year 2023

    $55,059

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $1,309,592

  • Tax year 2022

    $165,708

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $1,316,028

  • Tax year 2021

    $90,750

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $1,475,577

  • Tax year 2020

    $58,659

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $1,497,016

  • Tax year 2019

    $165,160

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $903,932

  • Tax year 2018

    $65,412

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $986,270

Grants paid in 2024

20 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Imagineif Library FoundationKalispell, MT

    Fund facility upgrades, programming and materials not included in the county library budget

    $162,250
  2. Intermountain Childrens ServicesHelena, MT

    Provide mental health and education services to children and families.

    $25,728
  3. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Helping america's heroes by providing mortgage-free homes.

    $1,500
  4. Campus Crusade for Christ IncMissoula, MT

    Helping students develop their faith and connect with one another.

    $1,160
  5. American Fund for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    Fighting suicide by providing support and resources for individuals and their loved ones.

    $1,000
  6. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    Promotes transparency, accountability, and integrity in government.

    $1,000
  7. Paladin Conservancy IncBigfork, MT

    Educating youth in farming, livestock, rodeo, and western life skills needed for success in ranching

    $1,000
  8. Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA

    Promote american values through the creative use of digital media

    $850
  9. Mercy ChefsPortsmouth, VA

    Provide disaster relief, long-term recovery, community kitchens & outreach, and food insecurity.

    $550
  10. Bigfork Aces IncBigfork, MT

    Provides an after school program where children are supported emotionally and academically.

    $500
  11. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Helping students develope their mind and improve their hearts.

    $500
  12. Humane Society of Western MontanaMissoula, MT

    Builds opportunities for pets and people to thrive

    $500
  13. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    Evangelical part of the universal christian church preaching the gospel of jesus christ.

    $500
  14. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    Patient care, research and education

    $400
  15. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Fund alzeheimer's research.

    $300
  16. Montana Food Bank Network IncMissoula, MT

    End hunger in MT through emergency food & pursuit of lasting solutions

    $300
  17. USO FoundationArlington, VA

    Strengthen the well-being of people serving in america's military and their families

    $250
  18. CaringbridgeBloomington, MN

    To surround caregivers with support through every step of the health journey

    $200
  19. Veterans of Foreign WarsKansas City, MO

    Support for veterans and their families

    $200
  20. Logan Health- WhitefishKalispell, MT

    Community health.

    $75

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education4 grants $165,10084% of the total
  2. Human services2 grants $26,27813% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $1,000<1% of the total
  4. Public affairs1 grant $1,000<1% of the total
  5. Health4 grants $975<1% of the total
  6. Animals1 grant $500<1% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $800<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Montana9 grants $191,813
  2. New York2 grants $2,500
  3. Virginia3 grants $1,300
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $1,000
  5. California1 grant $850
  6. Minnesota2 grants $600
  7. Michigan1 grant $500
  8. Missouri1 grant $200

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Bert E ArnlundPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kari L ArnlundSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Cheryl HanesTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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