Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $30.0 million in 294 grants; the typical grant was $26,000 and the largest $3.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30.0 million
- Number of grants294
- Typical grant$26,000
- Largest grant$3.7 million
- Assets$775 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26.2 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $33.7 million | 126 | $653 million |
| 2023 | $26.2 million | 286 | $721 million |
| 2024 | $30.0 million | 294 | $775 million |
How to apply
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 35 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 88 | $14.4 million |
| Illinois | 13 | $5.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 31 | $2.4 million |
| New York | 15 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 10 | $929,004 |
| Arizona | 8 | $803,500 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $686,585 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $621,333 |
| Washington | 8 | $569,392 |
| Texas | 12 | $482,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caltech Beckman Institute | Research, general support & education | $3.7 million |
| Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois | Research, general support & education | $3.7 million |
| Stanford Beckman Center | Research, general support & education | $2.6 million |
| City of Hope Beckman Research Institute | Research, general support & education | $1.9 million |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Research, general support & education | $1.0 million |
| Uci Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic | Research, general support & education | $641,000 |
| Research Corporation for Science Advancement | Research, general support & education | $600,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison | Research, general support & education | $334,585 |
| Furman University | Research, general support & education | $326,685 |
| California Institute of Technology | Research, general support & education | $310,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Research, general support & education | $310,000 |
| Kids at Science | Research, general support & education | $300,000 |
| Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois | Research, general support & education | $240,000 |
| University of Washington | Research, general support & education | $211,392 |
| Stanford University | Research, general support & education | $166,978 |
| University of Washington | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Washington | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Oregon | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of California Santa Cruz | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| Stanford University | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of California San Diego | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of California San Diego | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of California San Diego | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Chicago | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| Northwestern University | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| Emory University | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| Clemson University | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Delaware | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Research, general support & education | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Lyon PHD
- Dr Annaliese Franz
- Dr Deborah Wuttke
- Shlomi Nachman
- Steven Pizula
- Dr Phil Leduc
- Dr Jane Buchan
- Dr Peng Jen
- Dr Kent Hill
- Dr Susan Wente
- Dr Anne McNeil
- Dr Ke Hu
- Dr Shiv Halasyyamani
- Kristen Monson
- Heather Haworth
Questions people ask
Does Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation give?
$30.0 million in tax year 2024, across 294 grants, with a typical grant of $26,000.
Who runs Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Lyon PHD (Chairman), Dr Annaliese Franz (Director), Dr Deborah Wuttke (Director) and Shlomi Nachman (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.