Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus
Preselected recipients only
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus is a private foundation in Larkspur, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $1.9 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$157 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.9 million the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 80 | $148 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 47 | $157 million |
How to apply
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus 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 Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $2.2 million |
| California | 22 | $624,400 |
| New York | 8 | $567,645 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $160,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $11,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | General support | $1.9 million |
| Friends of Elnet | General support | $334,245 |
| Bay Area Jewish Federation | General support | $203,600 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General support | $125,000 |
| Politifact | General support | $117,000 |
| Sixpoint | General support | $115,000 |
| Jewish Policy Center | General support | $100,000 |
| United Way Bay Area | General support | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | General support | $50,000 |
| Poynter Institute of Media Studies | General support | $50,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | General support | $50,000 |
| To Be Honest Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| St Mary's College of California | General support | $45,000 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center | General support | $40,000 |
| Community Venture Partners | General support | $35,500 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom | General support | $33,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | General support | $25,000 |
| Hackshackers | General support | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $20,000 |
| Fairvote | General support | $20,000 |
| Rand Corporation | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | General support | $18,000 |
| Syracuse University | General support | $15,000 |
| The Team Program | General support | $12,000 |
| Community of Writers | General support | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General support | $10,000 |
| J Jewish News | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | General support | $10,000 |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School | General support | $10,000 |
| Mount Tamalpais College | General support | $10,000 |
| Sixteen Rivers Press | General support | $7,500 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Topsham Public Library | General support | $7,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General support | $7,500 |
| Marin Open Studios | General support | $6,000 |
| California Film Institute | General support | $5,500 |
| Education First Cambodia | General support | $5,000 |
| The Guardians of Los Angeles Jewish Health | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Youth Center San Francisco | General support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | General support | $3,600 |
Officers and trustees
- David Becker
- Ann Becker
- Ken Haas
- Dane Ross As of 32024
Questions people ask
Does Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus?
Its 2024 filing lists David Becker (Managing Trustee), Ann Becker (Trustee), Ken Haas (Trustee) and Dane Ross As of 32024 (Trustee).
What does Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.