Beck Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beck Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Micanopy, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,400 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,268 and the largest $8,850. 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$35,400
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,268
- Largest grant$8,850
- Assets$754,628
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $40,200 | 12 | $553,284 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 13 | $640,648 |
| 2025 | $35,400 | 10 | $754,628 |
How to apply
Beck Family Charitable 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 Beck Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $13,375 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,850 |
| California | 1 | $6,638 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,325 |
| New York | 1 | $2,212 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Relief and Works Agency USA | To promote relief and human development of palestinian refugees | $8,850 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Promotes digital rights group | $6,638 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | For perioperative cognitive anesthesia network (pecan) support fund: f023771 | $5,850 |
| Bread of the Mighty Foodbank | Feed the hungry | $2,325 |
| The I Fund | To support the university of illinois men's gymnastic team | $2,325 |
| The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation | Alzheimers research | $2,212 |
| Hands-On-Gainesville | Immersing students in science & tech | $2,000 |
| Piffaro the Renaissance Band | Revival of renaissance music | $2,000 |
| Grace Marketplace | Shelter for homeless | $2,000 |
| Florida Humanities | To provide humanitarian aid | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard W Beck
- Barbara L Beck
Questions people ask
Does Beck Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beck Family Charitable Foundation give?
$35,400 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,268.
Who runs Beck Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard W Beck (Chief Trustee) and Barbara L Beck (Director).
What does Beck Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.