Becton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Becton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Homosassa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $465,000 in 110 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$465,000
- Number of grants110
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $475,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $505,000 | 113 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $475,000 | 1 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $465,000 | 110 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Becton Family 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 Becton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 68 | $291,150 |
| Massachusetts | 18 | $68,050 |
| Florida | 5 | $52,500 |
| California | 3 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $10,650 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,500 |
| New York | 3 | $1,250 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GFWC Naples Woman's Club | General support | $35,000 |
| George Stevens Academy | $10,000 is to be allocated to the annual fund. $23,000 is to be allocated to the gateway projects. | $33,000 |
| Community Arts Music Association (Cama) | Sphinx virtuosi performance | $25,000 |
| Kneisel Hall | For the second century capital campaign for concert hall relocation, repair and renovation. | $25,000 |
| Kneisel Hall | $10,000 for season concert videographer. $5,000 for donor appreciation luncheon. $5,000 for composers | $20,000 |
| Kneisel Hall | General support | $20,000 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | To be allocated in support of projects related to wallamatogus mountain expansion. | $18,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | To be allocated to transaction costs for the holbrook island additions. | $18,000 |
| Jackson Laboratory | General support | $15,000 |
| Lifeflight of Maine Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women & Children | General support | $10,000 |
| The Waring School | General support | $9,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | General support | $9,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | To be allocated to the gems program | $8,000 |
| Northern Light Health Foundation | Funds are to be allocated to blue hill memorial hospital emergency department. | $8,000 |
| Peninsula Ambulance Corps | General support | $7,500 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | For a summer intern, preferably from peninsula area, and a gsa alumni, in memory of jeannie becton | $7,000 |
| Blue Hill Public Library | General support | $6,000 |
| Tree of Life Food Pantry | $3000 is to be used for school backpack programs. $3,000 to be allocated for annual support | $6,000 |
| Lobero Theater Foundation | In support of "jazz at the lobero" | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts | To support la sierra circle | $5,000 |
| Homeport | General support | $5,000 |
| Island Food Pantry | General support | $5,000 |
| Yale University | General support | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Ambulance Corps | General support | $5,000 |
| Concord Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | General support | $5,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Blue Hill | To be allocated to the dolly fisher fund | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | For summer intern, preferably a student or graduate of george stevens academy | $4,500 |
| Island Institute | General support | $4,000 |
| Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries | General support | $4,000 |
| Maine Museum of Photographic Arts | General support | $4,000 |
| Downeast Family YMCA Lawrence Family Fitness Center | For 6th and 7th grader swimming program memberships at lawrence family fitness ctr | $4,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | To be allocated to the beacon circle society. | $3,500 |
| Memorial Ambulance Corps | General support | $3,000 |
| New England Aquarium | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Blue Hill Bay | General support | $3,000 |
| George Stevens Academy | To be allocated to the rusty duym fund for the sailing program. | $3,000 |
| Shaw Institute | General support | $3,000 |
| Ksea (Kollegewidgwok Sailing Education Association) | To be allocated to programs supporting beginning young sailors | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Heatter
- Henry P Becton Jr
- Liz Becton-Read
- Jean Becton Bacon
- Cynthia Becton
- Jeffery Becton
- Justin Heatter
Questions people ask
Does Becton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Becton Family Foundation give?
$465,000 in tax year 2025, across 110 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Becton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Heatter (Trustee - As Required), Henry P Becton Jr (Trustee - As Required), Liz Becton-Read (Trustee - As Required) and Jean Becton Bacon (Trustee - As Required) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Becton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.