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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2786655

BEACON STATE FUND

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78711

Financials

$149K$148K2023$179K$172K2024$735K$373K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEACON STATE FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$734,788$372,561$362,227$548,814$0$548,814
December 31, 2024990-EZ$178,931$172,002$6,929$186,587$0$186,587
December 31, 2023990-EZ$149,252$147,673$1,579$179,658$0$179,658
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$624,731
Program service revenue
$108,561
Investment income
$1,496
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$370,063
Management and general (functional)
$2,498

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$186,587
Total assets, end of year
$548,814
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$548,814
Net assets without donor restrictions
$548,814
Gross receipts
$734,788
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lesley GuthrieChair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kori GoughTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Olivia ConnettSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Olivia ConnettSecretary2$2$2
Lesley GuthrieChair2$0$0
Kori GoughTreasurer2$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Olivia ConnettSecretary1$2$2
Lesley GuthrieChair2$0$0
Kori GoughTreasurer2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 13354, AUSTIN, TX 78711-3354
In care of
% CONNIE WEEKS
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
PO Box 12428, Austin TX 78711
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Lesley Guthrie, PO Box 13354, Austin, TX 78711
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Connie Weeks, PO Box 12428, Austin TX 78711
Signed the 990
Lesley Guthrie, President
Phone
(512) 463-7009

Mission

The Beacon State Fund was set up to engage in activities that educate and improve civic participation of Texas citizens by promoting community leadership and volunteerism; by fostering reading and literacy; and by holding one or more conferences annually and periodic seminars or gatherings to discuss, teach, encourage, recognize, or otherwise promote community leadership, volunteerism, reading, and literacy; and to recognize outstanding dedication and contributions to these goals by all Texans, especially by women and particularly women in the public sector.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Texas Women's Leadership Conference: The Texas Women's Leadership Conference, hosted by Cecilia Abbott, First Lady of Texas, and the Texas Governor's Commission for Women serves as a platform for empowering leaders in state government and business leadership. The conference equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to lead with excellence and drive progress for Texas.
    Expenses $196,970 · revenue $95,676
  • Texas Women's Hall of Fame: The Texas Women's Hall of Fame honors the state's most accomplished women in areas such as the arts, science, education, business, community service, health, sports, and more. The Hall of Fame ensures that the achievements and contributions of women across Texas are written into the state's legacy.
    Expenses $77,862 · revenue $12,354
  • Legislative Luncheon: The Governor's Commission for Women hosts the Legislative Luncheon each session year. This event provides a unique opportunity to celebrate the leadership, vision, and contributions of women in the Texas Legislature. The luncheon goes beyond celebration, serving as a platform to highlight the pivotal role women legislators play in shaping Texas' future. Through unwavering dedication and service, these leaders address the diverse needs of communities statewide, driving policies that impact the lives of all Texans.
    Expenses $32,448
  • Additional Program Services: Adoption & Foster Care, Commission for Women, Heart Galleries of Texas, Holiday Wishes Program and Women-Owned Business Series
    Expenses $62,783 · revenue $531

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2786655
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B112)
Assets (IRS master file)
$548,814
Income (IRS master file)
$734,788

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$734,788$372,561$548,814IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$178,931$172,002$186,587IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$149,252$147,673$179,658XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Connie Weeks
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2786655).

Questions about BEACON STATE FUND

What is the EIN of BEACON STATE FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEACON STATE FUND is 74-2786655.
Is BEACON STATE FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to BEACON STATE FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEACON STATE FUND file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BEACON STATE FUND due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BEACON STATE FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BEACON STATE FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Lesley Guthrie.
Who are the officers and directors of BEACON STATE FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BEACON STATE FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $734,788, expenses of $372,561 and total assets of $548,814 at year end.

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