Fred Beans Family Foundation Donates $100K To Bucks Nonprofits

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Fred Beans Family Foundation has anounced the distribution of $100,000 to five organizations located in communities where Fred Beans Automotive Group operates, including Bucks and Montgomery counties.

The recipients of the 2025 end-of-year donations include the Abington Police Athletic League, Bucks County Free Library, Bucks County Opportunity Council, The Next Step Programs, and the Twilight Wish Foundation.

The Fred Beans Family Foundation was established by the family of Fred Beans. Fred Beans' 10 grandchildren currently oversee the foundation. For the past three years, they have researched and selected the recipients of the foundation's donations. This year, they chose organizations with personal or existing company connections.

Alexandra Gilbert, the oldest daughter of Beth Beans Gilbert and Chris Gilbert, spoke about the foundation's mission.

"We always aim to give back locally, because we are grateful to the communities that have welcomed our family business and helped it succeed; this is a way to share that gratitude," Gilbert said. She added that the grandchildren aim to remain connected to the people and places important to their family and business, even if they no longer live in the area.

The Fred Beans Automotive Group marked its 50th year in business in 2025. The milestone was achieved partly due to Fred Beans' commitment to community engagement. His grandchildren are continuing his legacy of support.

Lauren Murray Soverino, daughter of Barbara Beans, discussed the responsibility of overseeing the foundation. "He instilled in all of us the importance of giving back, so we consider it a great responsibility and privilege to oversee the Foundation and ensure that we are able to continue helping others on behalf of our grandfather and our entire family," Soverino said.

All 10 of Fred Beans’ grandchildren grew up in Bucks County. Fred Beans raised his three daughters in Doylestown, where he still lives and maintains the company's headquarters. His three daughters hold leadership positions in the family business.