Hildegarde D Becher Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hildegarde D Becher Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boynton Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $198,700 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$198,700
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $192,000 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 | $198,145 | 15 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $192,000 | 13 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $198,700 | 15 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Hildegarde D Becher 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 Hildegarde D Becher Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $186,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General support | $60,000 |
| Hospice & Paliative Care of Westchester | General support | $25,000 |
| Rye YMCA | General support | $25,000 |
| New School | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Association of the Hudson Valley | General support | $11,000 |
| The Pap Corp | General support | $10,000 |
| Blythedale Childrens Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Jawonio Inc | General support | $8,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland Co | General support | $7,500 |
| Cancer Support Team | General support | $5,500 |
| Freeport Memorial Library | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Hudson Valley | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Middletown | General support | $3,000 |
| Swim Accross America | General support | $2,500 |
| Boys Girls Club Town of Wallkill | General support | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Berg
- Lawrence Dix
- Jack Geoghegan
- Gregg Kroner
Questions people ask
Does Hildegarde D Becher Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hildegarde D Becher Foundation Inc give?
$198,700 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Hildegarde D Becher Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Berg (V President), Lawrence Dix (Treasurer), Jack Geoghegan (Secretary) and Gregg Kroner (President).
What does Hildegarde D Becher Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.