Richard & Lillian Becker Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Richard & Lillian Becker Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $285,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$285,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $150,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $221,500 | 17 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 5 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $285,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Richard & Lillian Becker Family 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 Richard & Lillian Becker Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $245,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River College | General | $100,000 |
| Vero Beach Opera | General | $100,000 |
| Avery County NC Humane Society Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Vero Beach | General | $25,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare | General | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Art Club | General | $10,000 |
| Vna Hospice Founation | General | $5,000 |
| Play for Pink | General | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theater | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joann M Becker
- Bruce R Abernethy Jr Esq
- Richard E Hurley
- R Scott Hurley
Questions people ask
Does Richard & Lillian Becker Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard & Lillian Becker Family Foundation Inc give?
$285,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Richard & Lillian Becker Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joann M Becker (President/Director), Bruce R Abernethy Jr Esq (Secretary/Director), Richard E Hurley (Vice-President/Direc) and R Scott Hurley (Director).
What does Richard & Lillian Becker Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and health.