The Beckerer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Beckerer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,800 | 22 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 23 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,000 | 23 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
The Beckerer 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.
What The Beckerer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 6 | $22,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $17,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Ecumenical Food Pantry | Programs | $5,000 |
| St Anne's Parish | Programs | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Programs | $5,000 |
| St Anne's Parish Charitable Outreach | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bridge Academy | Operations | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities of New Hampshire | Programs | $4,000 |
| Fairfield University | Programs | $4,000 |
| Renseelaer Polytechnic Institute | Operations | $4,000 |
| St Andrew's School | Programs | $4,000 |
| The Southport School | Programs | $4,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Operations | $3,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Programs | $3,000 |
| Fairfield College Preparatory School | Programs | $2,000 |
| Friends of Big Island Pond | Operations | $2,000 |
| Boys Town | Operations | $1,000 |
| Cheshire Fire Department | Operations | $1,000 |
| Mid State Medical Center | Operations | $1,000 |
| Shake A Leg Miami Inc | Operations | $1,000 |
| Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity | Operations | $1,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | Programs | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Operations | $1,000 |
| University of Delaware | Programs | $1,000 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | Programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Beckerer-Jones
- Frank S Beckerer Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Beckerer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Beckerer Foundation Inc give?
$63,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Beckerer Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Beckerer-Jones (Secretary) and Frank S Beckerer Jr (President/Treasurer).
What does The Beckerer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.