Molecular structures of neutral and anionic beryllium hydrides have been investigated using ab initio calculations at the MP2 (geometries) and MP4 (energies)/6 - 31++ G** levels. ZPE and (if possible) BSSE correction have been included. While BeH2- is not stable, the radical anion of the beryllium hydride dimer is significantly stabilized with respect to the neutral Be2H4 system. Moreover, this anion can appear in two isomeric forms with comparable stability. (C) 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.