What BeyGOOD Foundation does

BeyGOOD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded by Mrs. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in 2013, headquartered in Los Angeles with operational roots in Houston. The foundation operates three programmatic pillars: Education (scholarships for students at HBCUs and other institutions, including Formation Scholars, Homecoming Scholars, OTRII Scholars, and RENAISSANCE Scholars), Entrepreneurship (small business grants for underrepresented owners via Black Parade Route and the Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund), and Community Response (disaster relief and crisis support for events such as Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Harvey, Winter Storm Uri, Hurricane Ian, COVID-19, and the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires). It does not sell a product or technology; its "deliverable" is grant capital, scholarships, direct cash assistance, and supplies distributed through a partner-mediated operating model.

The foundation does not build proprietary technology. Its core platform is the founder's celebrity reach and a curated network of corporate and nonprofit partners (Tiffany & Co., Cécred, adidas, Google.org, UNICEF, Global Citizen, NMSDC, Boys & Girls Club of America, Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Foundation, Bread of Life, and others) that co-fund and co-deliver programs. Distribution occurs via direct grant disbursement, partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations, and large-scale physical distribution events for disaster relief. Global program reach extends to the US, South Africa, Burundi, Haiti, the UK, Nigeria, and Brazil.

BeyGOOD generates "revenue" through donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional donors via its website donation portal, plus institutional and founder contributions. Funds are redistributed as scholarships (up to $10,000 per student), business grants ($5,000-$10,000), disaster relief cash assistance (up to $20,000 per family in the LA Fire response), and capital projects (e.g., the $8.4M Knowles-Rowland House). The organization runs with 1-10 employees and has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no external investors, operating under family-oriented governance with Tina Knowles as Chair of the Board of Directors.

Name

BeyGOOD Foundation

Legal name

BeyGOOD Foundation

Website

https://beygood.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BeyGOOD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in 2013 that delivers educational scholarships, small business grants, and disaster relief to marginalized youth and under-resourced communities in the US and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation programs
• Educational scholarship programs
• Disaster relief assistance
• Small business grants
• Community philanthropy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: BeyGOOD operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity that generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional donors. The foundation receives contributions from the general public via its website donation portal, institutional donations from corporate partners, and personal contributions from founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Funds are then redistributed through scholarships, grants, and disaster relief programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BeyGOOD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity foundation that delivers educational scholarships, entrepreneurial grants, and community response programs to marginalized and under-resourced youth and communities globally. Its programs span HBCU scholarships, cosmetology and salon business grants, Black-owned small business support, disaster relief (hurricanes, wildfires, COVID-19, winter storms), and international humanitarian initiatives. The foundation does not sell products or charge fees; it redistributes donated funds to qualifying recipients through direct grants and partner-delivered programs.

Product overview

BeyGOOD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity founded by Mrs. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in 2013, focused on economic equity and opportunity for marginalized and under-resourced youth globally. The foundation operates through multiple program pillars: Education (scholarships for students worldwide), Entrepreneurship (small business grants and support), and Community Response (disaster relief and crisis support). The organization does not offer a technology product but rather delivers grant-making, scholarship, and relief programs including the CÉCRED x BeyGOOD Fund for cosmetology students and salon owners, RENAISSANCE Scholars, Black Parade Route small business support, L.A. Fire Relief Fund, and various HBCU scholarship initiatives. Programs span the United States and international markets including South Africa, Haiti, and Burundi.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund Scholarship and grant program supporting cosmetology and barbering students and salon/barbershop owners in the professional hair industry, funded by Beyoncé's hair care brand Cécred in partnership with BeyGOOD. Provides tuition assistance for cosmetology school and business development support to salon owners, with national and international expansion.
• L.A. Fire Relief Fund Emergency relief fund providing direct cash assistance to families affected by the 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena, California. Distributed over $3 million to more than 200 homeowners and renters who lost homes, with individual grants of $20,000 and 13,500+ essential items distributed at large-scale events.
• Black Equestrian Program Grant program in partnership with the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Foundation committing $400,000 to support Black cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, and ranchers through entrepreneurial sustainability. Launched alongside Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER album.
• Black Parade Route Initiative launched in 2020 to support Black-owned small businesses challenged by COVID-19, with a 2023 Small Business Impact Fund expansion awarding $1 million in grants to 100+ businesses across 10 global markets including Lagos, São Paulo, London, Los Angeles, Charlotte, New York, Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, and Chicago.
• RENAISSANCE Scholars Program Scholarship program committing nearly $1 million across 10 colleges and universities along the RENAISSANCE World Tour route, supporting more than 100 students with awards up to $10,000 each.
• Florida Hurricane Relief Hurricane relief efforts partnered with Adidas, Amazon, and Matthew 25: Ministries, providing supplies distribution in Orlando and $5,000 grants to small businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian.
• Beyoncé Knowles-Carter x Lorraine Schwartz GIA Scholarship Scholarship program awarding three professionals full tuition and expenses for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate Gemologist program, created by jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz in partnership with Beyoncé.
• About Love Scholarship Scholarship program funded by 100% of proceeds from the Tiffany & Co. About Love jewelry collection created in partnership with The Carters, committing nearly $3 million across 2021-2026 academic years to students at HBCUs pursuing degrees in creative fields, history, and communications with up to $10,000 per student.
• Winter Storm Assistance Relief program providing one-time payments up to $1,000 to individuals experiencing financial hardships due to Winter Storm Uri in Texas, partnered with adidas and Bread of Life for Houston-area relief.
• COVID-19 Relief Efforts Pandemic response providing free COVID-19 testing, household essentials, and supplies in Houston, with $6 million granted to mental health organizations (including NAMI and UCLA partnerships) via Jack Dorsey's #StartSmall initiative.
• BeyGOOD x Global Citizen South African Fellowship Multi-year fellowship program in South Africa equipping 50 young leaders with skills for social impact careers, aligned with Global Citizen's four pillars (creative, campaigns, rewards, marketing) and supported by filmmaker Tyler Perry.
• OTRII Scholars Scholarship program during the On the Run II Tour awarding over $1 million to 11 exceptional high school seniors with $100,000 each, selected by Boys & Girls Club of America.
• Homecoming Scholars Scholarship program following Beyoncé's Coachella performance awarding $25,000 scholarships to students at HBCUs including Xavier, Wilberforce, Tuskegee, Bethune-Cookman, Fisk, Texas Southern, Grambling State, and Morehouse.
• BeyGOOD 4 Burundi Multi-year partnership with UNICEF providing safe water to vulnerable children in Burundi, resulting in 108,000 people gaining access to safe water through 136 constructed/rehabilitated water points and community hygiene education programs.
• BeyGOOD Houston Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Texas partnering with Bread of Life, Procter & Gamble, and Texas Southern University to provide basic needs and long-term revitalization for affected residents.
• Formation Scholars Award Scholarship program supporting young women pursuing studies in creative arts, music, literature, and African American studies at Berklee College of Music, Howard University, Parsons School of Design, and Spelman College.
• BeyGOOD for Haiti Humanitarian mission to Haiti in 2015 raising funds for earthquake relief and visiting communities, partnered with the United Nations.
• State Bags Program Back-to-school program partnering with STATE Bags to provide backpacks and school essentials to children in need across six cities (Charlotte, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Newark, New York City), including high-energy pep rallies and simulated shopping experiences for participating students.
• Knowles-Rowland House A 31-unit permanent supportive housing project for individuals experiencing homelessness, built on the site of the original Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth. Mrs. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Kelly Rowland invested $8.4 million in this development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 families received $3M+ in direct cash assistance following the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, flagship and major.

• Dena CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Network of community leaders, organizations, churches, and educators assembled by BeyGOOD to guide L.A. fire relief efforts. Ensured relief efforts were guided by those who understand community needs firsthand.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership providing Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund business grant recipients with access to business development tools, mentorship, and resources.
• Trae tha Truth / Relief GangminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for Winter Storm Uri relief providing water and meals to affected Texans.
• Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Launched Black Equestrian Program alongside Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER to amplify Black cowboys, cowgirls, farmers, and ranchers. Committed $400,000 in grants for entrepreneurial sustainability. Bill Pickett Invitational is the longest-running Black rodeo in the nation.
• Shawn Carter FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Multiple scholarship partnerships including OTRII Scholarship program awarding over $1 million to exceptional high school seniors across 11 tour markets during the On the Run II Tour.
• Google.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership to expand Homecoming Scholars program following Beyoncé's Coachella performance. Google.org partnered to add four additional HBCUs (Fisk University, Texas Southern University, Grambling State University, and Morehouse College) to the scholarship program.
• CécredflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund honors professional stylists and invests in the salon community. 2024 launch with $500,000 investment; expanded to $500,000 nationwide in 2025; $250,000 investment in 2026 with doubled school partnerships to 10 institutions and international expansion to UK. Funds cosmetology scholarships and salon business grants.
• adidascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for Florida Hurricane Relief Supplies Distribution in Orlando and small business grants. Also partnered for Winter Storm Uri relief in Texas.
• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership with adidas and Matthew 25: Ministries for Hurricane Relief Supplies Distribution in Orlando, Florida following Hurricane Ian devastation.
• Matthew 25: MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Humanitarian organization partner for Hurricane Relief Supplies Distribution in Orlando, Florida aiding thousands impacted by Hurricane Ian.
• Tiffany & Co.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Tiffany & Co. About Love Scholarship program funded by 100% of proceeds from the About Love jewelry collection created in partnership with The Carters. Committed nearly $3 million in scholarships across 2021-2026 academic years to students at HBCUs pursuing degrees in creative fields, history, and communications.
• Bread of LifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Houston-based charity partner for Winter Storm Uri relief, providing monetary relief and water distribution to those in need. Long-standing partner for Houston disaster relief efforts.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership for local mental health assistance in New York, New Orleans, Detroit, and Houston during COVID-19 pandemic response.
• UCLAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership to create an online COVID-19 Care Package helping people struggling with stress and anxiety exacerbated by the pandemic.
• Global CitizenflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Global Citizen Fellowship program in South Africa - a multi-year initiative equipped 50 young leaders with skills to thrive in social impact careers. Supported by Tyler Perry, the program aligned with Global Citizen's four pillars: creative, campaigns, rewards, and marketing.
• Tyler PerrymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Supported Global Citizen Fellowship program in South Africa, providing industry leadership and advisory council participation for the multi-year initiative.
• Boys & Girls Club of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018OTRII Scholars selection partner. Recipients were selected based on academic excellence and demonstrated financial need from tour markets including Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, and others.
• UNICEFflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Multi-year partnership to provide safe water to the most vulnerable children in Burundi. Supported programs to improve water, sanitation, and basic hygiene practices. Resulted in 108,000 people gaining access to sustainable safe water source, 136 water points constructed/rehabilitated, and extensive community hygiene education programs.
• Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership for 'Love on Louisiana' raising $1 million for Baton Rouge flood relief alongside Tina Knowles, Solange Knowles, and Kelly Rowland.
• STATE BagscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014#BeyGOODxSTATE GIVEBACKPACK Program provided backpacks and school essentials to children in need in six cities (Charlotte, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Newark, New York City). Included high-energy pep rallies and simulated shopping experiences for participating students.
• Gucci (Chime for Change)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Co-founded Chime for Change with Salma Hayek Pinault, a global campaign sponsored by Gucci to promote gender equality focusing on education, health and justice for women and girls. Inaugural Sound of Change concert raised funds and awareness.
• Phoenix HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Drug and alcohol treatment center where Mrs. Knowles-Carter established the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center after donating her salary from the film Cadillac Records. Provides job training programs for those recovering from addiction.
• The Survivor FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Family charity established by Mrs. Knowles-Carter, her parents Mathew and Tina, and sisters Solange Knowles and Kelly Rowland with mission 'Where There's A Will, We Help Make A Way.'

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Open Society Foundations: Large global private foundation supporting social justice, education, and economic opportunity. Comparable as a large private foundation working in similar thematic spaces with global reach.
• Kellogg Foundation: Major U.S. private foundation with multi-billion dollar endowment focused on racial equity, education, and community impact. Comparable as a large private foundation working in overlapping equity, education, and small-business themes.
• Obama Foundation: High-profile public charity of former U.S. President Obama with major programs in leadership, education, and equity. Comparable as a celebrity/leader-founded foundation with large-scale programmatic ambitions in education and economic opportunity.
• Ford Foundation: One of the largest U.S. private foundations, with deep grantmaking in economic equity, education, and HBCUs — areas that overlap with BeyGOOD's mission. Included as a scale comparable for a private foundation pursuing similar thematic outcomes through grantmaking.

Direct peers

• Global Citizen: International advocacy and grantmaking organization focused on extreme poverty and equity. They are a BeyGOOD partner on the South African Fellowship but also operate similar scholarship and capacity-building programs globally.
• Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation: Celebrity-founded foundation prioritizing environmental and climate grantmaking globally. Comparable in structure (single celebrity founder, U.S. public charity status, global program reach) though focused on a different cause area.
• Tides Foundation: Public charity and fiscal sponsor that channels philanthropic capital to grassroots and equity-focused initiatives. Comparable as a grantmaking public charity that funds community-based equity and economic opportunity programs.
• Chime for Change: Global campaign co-founded by Beyoncé and Salma Hayek Pinault, sponsored by Gucci, to advance gender equality through education, health, and justice. Highly comparable — both share direct founder involvement and operate in adjacent cause areas.
• Shawn Carter Foundation: Founded by Jay-Z, the Shawn Carter Foundation delivers scholarships, college prep, and career development to underserved youth. Natural direct peer given shared founder-celebrity structure, overlapping scholarship programs (OTRII Scholars was a joint initiative), and similarly small operational footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/beygood
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeyGOOD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/beygood
• Xx.com/BeyGood

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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