Lena Sue And C Grier Beam Family | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 80-0271065

Foundation Overview

Based in Cherryville, NC, Lena Sue And C Grier Beam Family has awarded 186 grants totaling $455,299 to organizations in North Carolina, Tennessee and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $12,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$455,299
Total Assets
$819,670
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%

6 of 26 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
North Carolina

68% of grants are awarded in North Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Charlotte (16%), Cherryville (11%), Gastonia (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+165%

Strong 165% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lena Sue And C Grier Beam Family's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2024
First United Methodist Church $10,000 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2024
Holy Angels Inc $2,500 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2024
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2024
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2024
Wounded Warrior Project $500 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2024
World Wildlife Fund Inc $250 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2024
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2024
The North Carolina Public Televisio $750 Research Triangle, NC, US Public Tv Network Serving Nc 2024
Levine Children's Hospital $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable-medical Services 2024
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue $500 Asheville, NC, US Animal Rescue 2024
Beloved Asheville $5,000 Asheville, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2024
Gaston College Foundation $5,000 Dallas, NC, US Providing Scholarships For Students 2024
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2024
First United Methodist Church $10,000 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2024
Holy Angels Inc $2,500 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2024
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2024
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2024
Wounded Warrior Project $500 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2024
World Wildlife Fund Inc $250 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2024
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2024
The North Carolina Public Televisio $750 Research Triangle, NC, US Public Tv Network Serving Nc 2024
Levine Children's Hospital $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable-medical Services 2024
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue $500 Asheville, NC, US Animal Rescue 2024
Beloved Asheville $5,000 Asheville, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2024
Gaston College Foundation $5,000 Dallas, NC, US Providing Scholarships For Students 2024
The Shelter Of Gaston County $250 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2023
First United Methodist Church $10,000 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2023
Holy Angels Inc $2,500 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2023
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2023
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
Cherryville Area Ministries $250 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2023
Wounded Warrior Project $500 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation $500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
World Wildlife Fund Inc $250 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2023
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2023
Atrium Health Foundation $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2023
Asheville Humane Society $500 Asheville, NC, US Animal Care And Adoption 2023
Food Connection Inc $500 Asheville, NC, US Redistribute Food To Underserved Com 2023
Tar River Land Conservancy $500 Louisburg, NC, US Preservation Of Natural Resources 2023
The North Carolina Public Televisio $750 Research Triangle, NC, US Public Tv Network Serving Nc 2023
The Shelter Of Gaston County $250 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2023
First United Methodist Church $10,000 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2023
Holy Angels Inc $2,500 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2023
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2023
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
Cherryville Area Ministries $250 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2023
Wounded Warrior Project $500 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation $500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2023
World Wildlife Fund Inc $250 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2023
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2023
Atrium Health Foundation $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2023
Asheville Humane Society $500 Asheville, NC, US Animal Care And Adoption 2023
Food Connection Inc $500 Asheville, NC, US Redistribute Food To Underserved Com 2023
Tar River Land Conservancy $500 Louisburg, NC, US Preservation Of Natural Resources 2023
The North Carolina Public Televisio $750 Research Triangle, NC, US Public Tv Network Serving Nc 2023
The Shelter Of Gaston County $500 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2022
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2022
First United Methodist Church $10,000 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2022
Holy Angels Inc $2,500 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2022
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2022
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2022
Cherryville Area Ministries $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2022
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $750 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2022
Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2022
World Wildlife Fund Inc $250 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2022
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2022
Atrium Health Foundation $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2022
The V Foundation For Cancer Researc $1,000 Cary, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2022
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc $500 Asheville, NC, US Animal Rescue 2022
Gaston College Foundation $2,500 Dallas, NC, US Educational Support 2022
Save The Children Federation $2,500 Durham, NC, US Assisting Children 2022
United Way Worldwide $2,500 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2022
University Of North Carolina Planet $1,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US To Provide Educational Programs 2022
The Shelter Of Gaston County $500 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2022
First United Methodist Church $10,000 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2022
Holy Angels Inc $2,500 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2022
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2022
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
Cherryville Area Ministries $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $750 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
World Wildlife Fund Inc $250 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2022
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2022
Atrium Health Foundation $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2022
The V Foundation For Cancer Researc $1,000 Cary, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2022
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc $500 Asheville, NC, US Animal Rescue 2022
Gaston College Foundation $2,500 Dallas, NC, US Educational Support 2022
Save The Children Federation $2,500 Durham, NC, US Assisting Children 2022
United Way Worldwide $2,500 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2022
University Of North Carolina Planet $1,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US To Provide Educational Programs 2022
The Shelter Of Gaston County $500 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2022
First United Methodist Church $10,000 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2022
Holy Angels Inc $2,500 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2022
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2022
American National Red Cross $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
Cherryville Area Ministries $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2022
Wounded Warrior Project $750 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable -Relief For Distressed 2022
World Wildlife Fund Inc $250 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2022
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2022
Atrium Health Foundation $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2022
The V Foundation For Cancer Researc $1,000 Cary, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2022
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc $500 Asheville, NC, US Animal Rescue 2022
Gaston College Foundation $2,500 Dallas, NC, US Educational Support 2022
Save The Children Federation $2,500 Durham, NC, US Assisting Children 2022
United Way Worldwide $2,500 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2022
University Of North Carolina Planet $1,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US To Provide Educational Programs 2022
The Shelter Of Gaston County $500 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2021
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2021
First United Methodist Church $500 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2021
Holy Angels Inc $2,500 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2021
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2021
American National Red Cross $2,500 Washington, DC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2021
Cherryville Area Ministries $1,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2021
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2021
Wounded Warrior Project $750 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2021
Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2021
World Wildlife Fund Inc $250 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2021
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2021
Atrium Health Foundation $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2021
The V Foundation For Cancer Researc $1,000 Cary, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2021
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc $500 Asheville, NC, US Animal Rescue 2021
Carolina Cross Connection Inc $500 Gastonia, NC, US Social And Physical Needs For Commun 2021
Cherryville Hs Education Foundation $5,000 Cherryville, NC, US Educational Support 2021
Gaston College Foundation $2,500 Dallas, NC, US Educational Support 2021
Heifer International Foundation $500 Little Rock, AR, US Charitable Relief For Distressed 2021
Misericordia Home $250 Chicago, IL, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2021
Pbs North Carolina $1,000 Research Triangle Park, NC, US To Provide Educational Programming 2021
The Shelter Of Gaston County $500 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2020
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2020
First United Methodist Church $500 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2020
Holy Angels Inc $2,000 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2020
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2020
University Of North Carolina $1,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Educational 2020
American National Red Cross $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2020
Cherryville Area Ministries $750 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2020
The Upper Room $500 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2020
Wounded Warrior Project $750 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2020
Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2020
Juvenile Diabetes Research Found $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable - Medical Research 2020
Serious Fun Children's Network $750 Westport, CT, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2020
World Wildlife Fund Inc $500 Washington, DC, US Charitable - Nature Conservation 2020
Gaston Community Foundation $794 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2020
Ncrla Foundation $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2020
Samaritan's Purse $500 Boone, NC, US Charitable - Relief For Distressed 2020
Shriners Hospitals For Children $3,000 Tampa, FL, US Charitable - Medical Services 2020
Atrium Health Foundation $7,500 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2020
The V Foundation For Cancer Researc $1,000 Cary, NC, US Charitable - Medical Services 2020
The Shelter Of Gaston County $500 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2018
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2018
First United Methodist Church $500 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2018
Holy Angels Inc $2,000 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2018
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2018
Levines Childrens Hospital $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable-medical Services 2018
University Of North Carolina $1,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Educational 2018
American National Red Cross $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2018
C Grier Beam Truck Museum $10,000 Kings Mountain, NC, US Educational 2018
Camp Kesem $400 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2018
Cherryville Area Ministries $600 Kings Mountain, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2018
The Salvation Army $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2018
The Upper Room $649 Nashville, TN, US Religious 2018
Wounded Warrior Project $500 Topeka, KS, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2018
The Shelter Of Gaston County $1,000 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2017
Tri-county Animal Rescue $1,000 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2017
First United Methodist Church $1,000 Cherryville, NC, US Religious 2017
Guitars For Vets $256 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2017
Holy Angels Inc $2,000 Belmont, NC, US Charitable-relief For Distressed 2017
St Judes Childrens Research Hosp $10,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable-medical Services 2017
Levines Childrens Hospital $10,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charitable-medical Services 2017
University Of North Carolina $1,000 Chapel Hill, NC, US Educational 2017
C Grier Beam Truck Museum $12,000 Cherryville, NC, US Educational 2016
The Shelter Of Gaston County $850 Gastonia, NC, US Charitable -relief For Distressed 2016
Wtvi Public Tv $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Educational 2016
Cherryville Elementary School $1,000 Cherryville, NC, US Educational 2016
Gaston County Cooperative Extension $1,000 Dallas, NC, US Educational -greenhouse Campaign 2016
Tri-county Animal Rescue $750 Alexis, NC, US Animal Rescue 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Lena Sue And C Grier Beam Family as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 80-0271065
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 205 Cherryville, NC 28021-0205

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lena Sue And C Grier Beam Family's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Michael N Beam
Trustee M'shel Beam Bowen

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.