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Beshoff Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Carmel, California · EIN 810855380

Beshoff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carmel, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $17,400 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$26,0868$258,234
2024$8,0005$264,220
2025$17,4006$255,269

How to apply

Beshoff Family Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Beshoff Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$16,000
Texas1$1,200
Florida1$200

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County Fein 94-17002753
Seaside, CA
To support the organization's mission to inspire and empower youth to realize their full potential as responsible, healthy, productive, and successful citizens.$5,000
Monterey Bay FC Charitable Foundation Fein 39-2105579
Seaside, CA
To support the organization's mission to increase participation & spread the benefits of belonging to a soccer community through training, coaching, equipment acquisition, or any outreach program that promotes the life skills and resources needed for confidence and success on and off the pitch.$5,000
Breast Cancer Assistance Group of Monterey County Fein 91-1972448
Carmel, CA
To support the organization's mission to improve the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancers.$5,000
Brighter Bites Fein 47-4070026
Houston, TX
To support the organization's mission to improve health outcomes among children and families in under-resourced communities through providing fresh produce and nutrition education.$1,200
The Santa Lucia Conservancy Fein 77-0411485
Carmel, CA
To support the organization's mission to protect and steward in perpetuity the unique natural, cultural, and aesthetic resources of the preserve, and promote residential communities that are ecologically sensitive.$1,000
Best Buddies International Fein 52-1614576
Miami, FL
To support the organization's mission to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with inellectual and developmental disabilities.$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Beshoff Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Beshoff Family Foundation Inc give?

$17,400 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.

Who runs Beshoff Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Raymond L Beshoff (Director, President) and Liza A Beshoff (Director, Cfo, Secretary).

What does Beshoff Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and human services.

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