The Julius H And Barbara B Beers
The organization is a private foundation focused on providing financial support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission centers on enhancing community welfare through grants to organizations involved in animal welfare, health services, affordable housing, environmental conservation, and human services. The foundation supports a diverse range of recipients, including local nonprofits that address food insecurity, youth development, and women's shelters. While it primarily serves the Michigan region, its commitment to various social issues reflects a broader dedication to improving quality of life and community resilience.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local Michigan nonprofit (often in Traverse City/Northwest Michigan) seeking general operating support and with an existing local relationship or referral.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Northwest Michigan or serves the Traverse City area.
- • Request is for general operating or modest program support in the $1K–$10K range.
- • Established local reputation or a referral/introduction from a current grantee or community leader.
- • Mission fits observed categories (health services, human services, conservation, animal welfare, housing).
Geography
Giving is overwhelmingly in Michigan (about 99% of dollars) with most recipients located in Traverse City and nearby towns; only one other state appears at negligible scale.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about 23 distinct independent recipients (and similar counts in prior years) spanning health, human services, conservation, animal welfare and housing, so the recipient set is broad for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is minimal (only one new recipient in the latest year) and the foundation explicitly reports it funds only preselected applicants, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio absent a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
