THE BEAVER FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2022
$7.4M
45 grants · $1.1M avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$125K
typical big bets · $50K–$220K
grant size
67%
deep partner · 10/15 multi-year
repeat
$4.3M
Assets · 2022
15
Distinct recipients
About
AS REPORTED ON THE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRACTION STATEMENT IN THE 2021 FORM 990-PF (FOR THE 12-MONTH PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2021), THE TRUSTEES VOTED TO UNANIMOUSLY WIND DOWN OPERATIONS OF THE BEAVER FOUNDATION. A FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF CASH IN A GRANT OF $476,036 TO GIRLS INC. OF ALAMEDA COUNTY, A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WAS MADE IN MARCH 2022. THIS SHORT PERIOD RETURN FOR 01/01/2022 THROUGH 3/31/2022 IS FILED TO COMPLETE THE REPORTING OF THE FINAL DISSOLUTION. ALL NECESSARY FILINGS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAVE BEEN MADE AND THE ORGANIZATION'S DISSOLUTION HAS BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED BY THOSE AUTHORITIES.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
4156251786
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $955K | $10.0M | $262K | 8 |
| 2017 | $755K | $10.4M | $531K | 8 |
| 2018 | $1.4M | $8.8M | $741K | 12 |
| 2020 | $3.8M | $4.3M | $328K | 16 |
| 2022 | $476K | $0 | $1K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 45 grants on record
Minimum
$20K
25th Pctl
$50K
Median
$125K
Average
$164K
75th Pctl
$220K
Maximum
$1.0M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| PHILBRICK BOWHAY | CEO (LEFT 9/20) | $14K |
| CAROL DECHAINE | SECRETARY | $11K |
| JOHN C RICKSEN | CFO | $8K |
| WILLIAM C ROBBINS III | PRESIDENT | $8K |
| ROBERT G ALLEN | VICE PRESIDENT | $8K |
Grants Awarded (45 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $1,000,000 | ENDOWMENT FUND | 2020 |
| THE PARTNERS PROGRAM | OAKLAND, CA | $600,000 | ENDOWMENT FUND | 2020 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $476,036 | GENERAL FUND AND ENDOWMENT FUND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE LIVERMORE VALLEY | 2022 |
| THE PARTNERS PROGRAM | BERKELEY, CA | $375,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL | OAKLAND, CA | $250,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING | 2018 |
| LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL | OAKLAND, CA | $250,000 | CONSTRUCTION OF LODESTAR CAMPUS IN EAST OAKLAND | 2020 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $240,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2018 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2018 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| CHILDREN RISING | OAKLAND, CA | $220,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND | OAKLAND, CA | $200,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $200,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| THE PARTNERS PROGRAM | OAKLAND, CA | $150,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $150,000 | FY 2019-2021 STRATEGIC PLAN | 2018 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $150,000 | FY 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN | 2020 |
| GIRLS INC OF ALAMEDA COUNTY | OAKLAND, CA | $150,000 | FY 2021 STRATEGIC PLAN | 2020 |
| THE PARTNERS PROGRAM | OAKLAND, CA | $125,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2018 |
| THE PARTNERS PROGRAM | OAKLAND, CA | $125,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2018 |
| THE PARTNERS PROGRAM | BERKELEY, CA | $125,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |
| THE PARTNERS PROGRAM | OAKLAND, CA | $125,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |