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Beyer Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PARK CITY, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Robert L Beyer Jr. It holds total assets of $3.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2019 to $3.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Utah, California, Park City UT. According to available records, Beyer Family Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $465K, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $360K in 2022 to $105K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
## Approach & Strategy
Beyer Family Foundation is a Park City, Utah private family foundation led by Robert L. Beyer Jr. (President) and Keri Beyer (Secretary/CFO). The foundation has a clear dual geographic focus on Park City, Utah and San Diego, California, suggesting the family maintains personal connections and likely residences in both areas.
Thematic Portfolio: 1. Disability services and adaptive athletics — National Ability Center (Park City UT) and High Fives Foundation (Truckee CA) focus on people with disabilities and adaptive sports 2. Foster youth and vulnerable youth — Promises2Kids (San Diego foster care system) and Monarch School Project (school for San Diego's homeless/transitional students) 3. Environmental conservation — Heal Utah (nuclear/environmental cleanup), Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter (Park City nature preserve), UC Davis Foundation (likely environmental research) 4. Health equity — Peoples Health Clinic (Park City free clinic), Feeding San Diego 5. Faith-based — Christian Center of Park City
Vanguard Charitable DAF: The $100K grant to Vanguard Charitable is the largest single grant — this represents Beyer family contributions to their personal donor-advised fund, allowing flexible grantmaking beyond what the private foundation distributes directly.
Preselected Only: No public applications. All giving appears relationship-driven.
Website Mismatch: beyer.org is a German media agency (Medienagentur Tostedt) — completely unrelated. The foundation has no public website per IRS records.
## Funding Patterns
Annual Giving: - FY2024: $240,000 (12 grants) - FY2023: $105,000 - FY2022: $180,000 - FY2021: $0 - FY2020: $0
Grant Size: - FY2024: $5,000–$100,000; median $12,500 - Most grants: $5,000–$25,000 - Vanguard Charitable ($100K) is outlier
| Grantee | Amount | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | $100,000 | Warwick, RI | DAF regranting |
| Christian Center of Park City | $25,000 | Park City, UT | Faith-based |
| Monarch School Project | $25,000 | San Diego, CA | Homeless youth education |
| UC Davis Foundation | $20,000 | Davis, CA | Higher education |
| National Ability Center | $15,000 | Park City, UT | Disability services |
| Promises2Kids | $15,000 | San Diego, CA | Foster youth |
| Peoples Health Clinic | $10,000 | Park City, UT | Free healthcare |
| Heal Utah | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT | Environmental advocacy |
| Feeding San Diego | $5,000 | San Diego, CA | Food security |
| Healing Utah | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT | Health services |
| High Fives Foundation | $5,000 | Truckee, CA | Adaptive athletics |
| Swaner Preserve EcoCenter | $5,000 | Park City, UT | Conservation |
Asset Growth: - FY2022: $2,899,426 - FY2023: $3,444,421 - FY2024: $3,737,425 - Growth from investment returns; small $100K contribution in FY2022
## Peer Comparison
| Foundation | Assets | Annual Giving | Park City UT Focus | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyer Family Foundation (UT) | $3.74M | $240K | Yes (primary) | No |
| Park City Community Foundation | $30M+ | $3M+ | Yes | Yes |
| National Ability Center (grantee) | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| Comparable Park City family foundation | $2–6M | $100–300K | Yes | Rarely |
Positioning: Beyer Foundation is part of the Park City philanthropic ecosystem. Park City Community Foundation is the more accessible channel for nonprofits seeking Park City area support.
## Recent Activity
FY2024 Giving Doubled: Grants increased from $105K (FY2023) to $240K (FY2024), with the number of grantees growing from ~5 to 12.
Vanguard Charitable Addition: The $100K DAF contribution is new and signals the family is expanding their philanthropic infrastructure.
San Diego Presence Growing: FY2024 saw three San Diego-specific grants ($25K Monarch, $15K Promises2Kids, $5K Feeding San Diego), strengthening the CA portfolio.
Environmental Focus: Both Heal Utah and Swaner Preserve are environmental organizations in Utah, suggesting an environmental conservation thread alongside the disability/youth programming.
Consistent Park City Core: National Ability Center, Christian Center, Peoples Health Clinic, and Swaner Preserve appear across years as consistent Park City community grantees.
## Application Tips
This foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Preselected only with no public application process.
For organizations with a realistic path to consideration:
1. Park City, UT organizations with disability, youth, health, or conservation focus. National Ability Center, Peoples Health Clinic, Swaner Preserve, and Christian Center are consistent partners. Introductions through these peer organizations may yield a connection with Robert or Keri Beyer.
2. San Diego, CA organizations serving homeless youth or foster youth. Monarch School Project and Promises2Kids are core grantees. Similar organizations in SD should seek introductions through these networks.
3. Adaptive athletics/disability sports programs. High Fives Foundation (adaptive skiing/snowboarding) is aligned with the Park City ski culture. Similar organizations in Utah or California may have alignment.
4. Environmental organizations in Utah. Heal Utah and Swaner Preserve represent a conservation thread. Utah environmental nonprofits may find connection opportunities.
5. Christian faith-based organizations in Park City. Christian Center of Park City is a core grantee.
6. Vanguard Charitable grants. The family also makes grants through their Vanguard DAF, which may fund different organizations than appear on the 990-PF.
7. Do not use beyer.org. That is a German media company.
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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.
## Funding Patterns Annual Giving: - FY2024: $240,000 (12 grants) - FY2023: $105,000 - FY2022: $180,000 - FY2021: $0 - FY2020: $0.
Beyer Family Foundation has distributed a total of $465K across 23 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K.
## Approach & Strategy Beyer Family Foundation is a Park City, Utah private family foundation led by Robert L. Beyer Jr. (President) and Keri Beyer (Secretary/CFO). The foundation has a clear dual geographic focus on Park City, Utah and San Diego, California, suggesting the family maintains personal connections and likely residences in both areas.
Beyer Family Foundation is headquartered in PARK CITY, UT. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Utah, California, Park City UT.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L Beyer Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keri Beyer | SECRETARY, CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$146K
Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$3.4M
Grants Paid
$105K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$70K
Distribution Amount
$156K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$465K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture For FamiliesSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | Folsom, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| High Fives FoundationSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | Truckee, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Monarch SchoolSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | San Diego, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For Community SolutionsSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| New Morning Youth And Family ServicesSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | Cameron Park, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Center For Violence Free RelationshipsSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | Placerville, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Promises2kidsSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hands4hopeSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | El Dorado Hills, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Child Advocates Of El Dorado CoSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | Placerville, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Cal Poly FoundationSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | Pomona, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Feeding San DiegoSUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY PROGRAMS | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2022 |
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