Bechtel Group Foundation
Accepts applications
Bechtel Group Foundation is a private foundation in Glendale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
45% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 44 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 45 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bechtel Group Foundation C/O Tax Dept 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 768-7158, lmlang@bechtel.com |
| What to submit | Bechtel group foundation written submissions should include proof of IRS exemption and other documents. |
| Restrictions | No religious, entertainment, or limited interest groups. Focus is on giving to communities worldwide with bechtel offices or projects, and on mathematics, sciences and engineering. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bechtel Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $625,580 |
| Florida | 2 | $550,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $520,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $150,000 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $144,959 |
| Michigan | 1 | $125,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $103,863 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 3 | $75,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First | Social services | $500,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders - USA | Social services | $450,000 |
| Nccer | Social services | $350,000 |
| DiscoverE | Social services | $300,000 |
| National Action Council for Minorities | Social services | $200,000 |
| AWS Foundation | Social services | $200,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers | Social services | $150,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Social services | $125,000 |
| National Society of Black Engineers | Social services | $125,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - INTL | Social services | $100,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Social services | $100,000 |
| Society of Hispanic Prof Engineers | Social services | $75,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Social services | $50,000 |
| Education For Employment | Social services | $50,000 |
| East Tennessee Foundation | Social services | $43,059 |
| Bridges to Prosperity 1 | Social services | $40,000 |
| American Indian Science and Engineering | Social services | $30,000 |
| Engineers Without Borders - International | Social services | $30,000 |
| Hutchinson County United Way | Social services | $25,000 |
| Hutchinson County United Way | Social services | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Social services | $3,863 |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Education | $1,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Education | $1,000 |
| Idaho State University | Education | $1,000 |
| United States Military Academy | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park FDTN1 | Education | $1,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Education | $1,000 |
| South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | Education | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University | Education | $750 |
| Emporia State University Fdtn | Education | $615 |
| Texas A&M University | Education | $550 |
| Webb Institute 1 | Education | $500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $500 |
| Stanford University | Education | $500 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Education | $480 |
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $300 |
| University of Houston | Education | $300 |
| Purdue University | Education | $250 |
| Lehigh University 3 | Education | $250 |
| Stanford University | Education | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Rankin Clifton S
- Lang Leeanne M
- Perrou Eldyne S
- Restivo Peggy H
- Brian A Hartman
- Justin Zaccaria
Questions people ask
Does Bechtel Group Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bechtel Group Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bechtel Group Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rankin Clifton S (Director), Lang Leeanne M (President), Perrou Eldyne S (Secretary) and Restivo Peggy H (Controller) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bechtel Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and science and research.