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B E A Family Inc. is a private corporation based in BIGFORK, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Burt E Arnlund. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $280K. Total assets have grown from $465K in 2011 to $1.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Montana and New York. According to available records, B E A Family Inc. has made 76 grants totaling $386K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $331K in 2022 to $55K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$450
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$36K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
B E A Family Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 76 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, DC, NY.
B E A Family Inc. has distributed a total of $386K across 76 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
B E A Family Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
B E A Family Inc. is headquartered in BIGFORK, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bert E Arnlund | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kari L Arnlund | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cheryl Hanes | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
76
Total Giving
$386K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyEVANGELICAL PART OF THE UNIVERSAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. | Alexandria, VA | $250 | 2023 |
| American Cancer SocietyFIGHTING CANCER BY ENCOURAGING PREVENTION, PROVIDING SUPPORT, AND FUNDING RESEARCH. | Oklahoma City, OK | $1K | 2022 |
| Intermountain Children'S HomePROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. | Helena, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Cru MinistriesHELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR FAITH AND CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER. | Missoula, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Tunnel Of TowersHELPING AMERICA'S HEROES BY PROVIDING MORTGAGE-FREE HOMES. | Staten Island, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Bigfork Aces IncPROVIDES AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WHERE CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED EMOTIONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY. | Bigfork, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| American Fund For Suicide PreventionFIGHTING SUICIDE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Richard Hd Fliehler Memorial Run For The VetsFUNDRAISING FOR VETRANS. | Bigfork, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Child BridgePROVIDE FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES TO CARE FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. | Bigfork, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Judicial WatchPROMOTES TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND INTEGRITY IN GOVERNMENT. | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Logan Health- WhitefishCOMMUNITY HEALTH. | Whitefish, MT | $500 | 2023 |
| National Organization To Save Flathead LakeENSURE THAT FLATHEAD LAKE IS FULL EVERY YEAR. | Bigfok, MT | $500 | 2023 |
| UntoHELPS YOU EXPRESS THE KINDNESS OF JESUS TO PEOPLE LIVING IN THE TOUGHEST PLACES ON EARTH. | Orlando, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Flathead Valley Community College Foundation IncSCHOLARSHIPS, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND LEARNING FACILITIES AT FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. | Kalispell, MT | $500 | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationFUND ALZEHEIMER'S RESEARCH. | Billings, MT | $300 | 2023 |
| AspcaANIMAL RESCUE AND PROTECTION. | New York, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Center For American LibertyTO ADVANCE AND PROTECT INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY IN THE US. | Pittsburg, PA | $300 | 2023 |
| Flathead LakersPROTECT THE FLATHEAD WATERSHED. | Polson, MT | $250 | 2023 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationCREATE LIFE CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES. | Sioux Falls, SD | $150 | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeHELPING STUDENTS DEVELOPE THEIR MIND AND IMPROVE THEIR HEARTS. | Hillsdale, MI | $150 | 2023 |
| Send ReliefCOMPASSION MINISTRY RESPONDING TO CRISIS AND STRENGTHEN VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. | Alpharetta, GA | $100 | 2023 |
| Mercy ChefsPROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF, LONG-TERM RECOVERY, COMMUNITY KITCHENS & OUTREACH, AND FOOD INSECURITY. | Portsmouth, VA | $100 | 2023 |
| Givesendgo CharitiesTO SEE THE GAP BETWEEN A DONATION GIVEN AND IT'S ABILITY TO IMPACT COMMUNITIES IN NEED SHORTENED. | Salem, NH | N/A | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For A Better BigforkTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Whitefish Freestyle IncNEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTING YOUNG SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS | Whitefish, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Crossroads Christian FellowshipENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO EXPRESS THEIR LOVE FOR GOD THROUGH PRAISE AND WORSHIP. | Bigfork, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| Montana Food BankTO SUPPORT FOOD BANK | Missoula, MT | $950 | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicINSPIRING HOPE AND PROMOTING HEALTH THROUGH CLINICAL PRACTICE, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH. | Rochester, MN | $900 | 2022 |