Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Carlsbad, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $10,745 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $570 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$10,745
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$570
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$245,760
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2023 was down from $12,350 the year before.
40% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,350 | 11 | $221,774 |
| 2023 | $10,745 | 15 | $245,760 |
How to apply
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust 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.
What Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $5,550 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,100 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $570 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | General Expenses | $2,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church | General Fund | $1,200 |
| Advent Episcopal Church | General Spending | $1,000 |
| Casa Teresa | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St Bonaventure Catholic Church | General Fund | $850 |
| St Elizabeth SetonCatholic Church | General Fund | $700 |
| Word on Fire | General Fund | $600 |
| Society of Jesus | General Fund | $570 |
| KBPS | General Fund | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General Spending | $500 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital | General Fund | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | General Grant | $500 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | General Spending | $500 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Church | General Fund | $300 |
| Mary Washington University | General Spending | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- William M Bechtold
- Judith A Bechtold
Questions people ask
Does Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust give?
$10,745 in tax year 2023, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $570.
Who runs Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust?
Its 2023 filing lists William M Bechtold (Co-Trustee) and Judith A Bechtold (Co-Trustee).
What does Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.