Private foundation · Kennesaw, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Beacon Foundation Charitable Trust
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $310K
- Typical grant
- $40K to $55K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $45K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Hamilton County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $915K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $915K | $310K | 6 |
| 2024 | $840K | $280K | 6 |
| 2023 | $800K | $265K | 6 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Craig Douglas SmithTrustee
- Catherine M SmithTrustee
- Elizabeth Smith WilliamsTrustee
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Fund "imagine! initiative" to help provide hamilton county, tn elementary students free art and cultural...
- Operational support and tbri training
- Provide support for food, medical services, clothing, and transportation through "backpack for success" program.
- Support for temporary housing, programs, and services to homeless women and children
- "global scholars" program - provide unique learning and exploratory experiences not typically available to students
- Funding for out of school time programming for girls, inc.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | "global scholars" program - provide unique learning and exploratory... | $100K |
| Girls Inc. of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Funding for out of school time programming for girls, inc. | $55K |
| Chattanooga Room in the Inn | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Support for temporary housing, programs, and services to homeless women and children | $50K |
| Artsbuild | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Fund "imagine! Initiative" to help provide hamilton county, TN elementary... | $40K |
| Chambliss Center of Children | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Operational support and tbri training | $40K |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy | Chattanooga, Hamilton County | Provide support for food, medical services, clothing, and transportation... | $25K |