The Behr Foundation
Accepts applications
The Behr Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $12,750 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$12,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$260,852
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $92,100 the year before.
25% 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 | $54,300 | 13 | $346,235 |
| 2024 | $92,100 | 11 | $284,157 |
| 2025 | $51,500 | 4 | $260,852 |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard A Behr Trustee 6949 Lake Estates CT, Boca Raton, FL 33496 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 987-2600 |
| What to submit | Written grant application, copy of IRS 501(c)(3) exemption letter organization budget, organization articles and bylaws, organization's most recent annual report, tax return, and financial statement |
| Deadlines | Application must be received - not postmarked - by 5:00PM on june 30 |
What The Behr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $26,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $25,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Medical | $25,000 |
| Rockford Art Museum | Artistic | $15,500 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Artistic | $10,000 |
| The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum | Artistic | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Behr
Questions people ask
Does The Behr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application must be received - not postmarked - by 5:00PM on june 30.
How much does The Behr Foundation give?
$51,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $12,750.
Who runs The Behr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Behr (Trustee).
What does The Behr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.