Program areas at Beacon State Fund
Texas Women's Hall of Fame honors the State's most accomplished women. The biennial awards ceremony receives nominations from members of the public to recognize the achievements of women in Texas. Inductees include first ladies, teachers, astronauts, athletes and many more. The awards are housed at the Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX and is open to the public to learn the accomplishments of women throughout the state.
The women-owned business pitch competition is a part of the Women-Owned Business Series. The pitch competition provides financial assistance to women business owners throughout Texas with one winner being chosen from each region. The competition was able to assist 5 women-owned businesses and 1 junior business owner in 2021.
The Women-Owned Business Series is a series offered to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the state of Texas. The series is an opportunity to listen, learn and connect with subject-matter experts and support systems to help individuals start and/or grow a business. In 2021, the series reached over 1,500 individuals and was able to provide relevant information and resources to entrepreneurs and business owners.
Holiday Wishes project benefits children in foster care throughout the state of Texas. Foster care youth are sponsored during the Holiday season and gifts are purchased for the children within foster care.
Grants made by Beacon State Fund
Personnel at Beacon State Fund
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lesley Guthrie | Director | $0 | 2023-09-07 |
| Connie Weeks | President | $0 | 2022-11-16 |
| Melissa Jackson | Secretary | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Rita Kreisle | Past Treasurer | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
Financials for Beacon State Fund
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $147,419 | $139,662 | 5.6% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,833 | $465 | 294.2% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $149,252 | $140,127 | 6.5% |
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Data update history
November 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
November 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- PO Box 13354
- Austin, TX 78711
- Metro area
- Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- County
- Travis County, TX
- Phone
- (512) 463-7009
IRS details
- EIN
- 74-2786655
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990-EZ
- Year formed
- 1996
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B11: Education Single Organization Support
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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