Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.7 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $600,000 and the largest $2.0 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$6.7 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$600,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$73.6 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
57% 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 | $2.9 million | 5 | $68.7 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 7 | $73.6 million |
How to apply
Riley & Susan Bechtel 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.
What Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $2.8 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | To conduct a clinical study exploring the relationship between lp(a) and pad, and research the impact of elevated lp(a) on aortic valves. | $2.0 million |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | To launch and expand a registry and biobank of individuals tested for lp(a), establish an lp(a) clinical trial coordinating center, and initiate opportunities to apply for additional funding. | $2.0 million |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General operating support | $1.3 million |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | To support the building readiness capital campaign. | $600,000 |
| The Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation | To improve public awareness of lp(a), provide support to individuals with elevated lp(a), and build relationships with diverse communities. | $500,000 |
| United Way of the Bay Area | To support poverty-fighting programs to help end the cycle of poverty by ensuring access to basic needs and building systems and pathways to career and employment opportunities. | $200,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | To support the craig hospital neurobehavioral program. | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan P Bechtel
- Riley P Bechtel
- Amy Dunphy
- Brendan P Bechtel
- Darren H Bechtel
- Katherine E Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $600,000.
Who runs Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan P Bechtel (President & Director), Riley P Bechtel (Vice-President & Director), Amy Dunphy (Secretary/Treasurer) and Brendan P Bechtel (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.