The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.5 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.5 million. 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$7.5 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$32.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.7 million the year before.
63% 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 | $2.4 million | 20 | $36.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 19 | $37.3 million |
| 2025 | $7.5 million | 40 | $32.8 million |
How to apply
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker 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 The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 34 | $6.6 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $675,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $205,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Park Conservancy | General | $1.5 million |
| Easter Seals Southwest Florida | General | $1.1 million |
| Planned Parenthood of SW Florida | General | $1.0 million |
| Kessler Foundation | General | $650,000 |
| Dolphin Biology Research Institute | General | $386,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties | General | $381,000 |
| Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition | General | $201,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $200,000 |
| Sarasota Youth Sailing | General | $145,000 |
| Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (Sparcc) | General | $125,000 |
| Historic Society of Florida | General | $110,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General | $100,000 |
| Florida Ocean Alliance | General | $100,000 |
| Pines of Sarasota Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Suncoast Waterkeeper | General | $100,000 |
| Teen Court | General | $100,000 |
| Big Waters Land Trust | General | $100,000 |
| Florida Veterans for Common Sense | General | $100,000 |
| The Florida State University Foundation Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County | General | $100,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | General | $100,000 |
| Shelter Box USA | General | $100,000 |
| Sarasota Bay Watch | General | $78,000 |
| Save Our Seabirds | General | $55,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | General | $50,000 |
| Environmental Conservancy of North Port Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | General | $50,000 |
| Rotary Club of Sarasota Foundation | General | $45,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences | General | $45,000 |
| Streets of Paradise | General | $30,000 |
| Selah Freedom | General | $30,000 |
| Children First | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $25,000 |
| Minorities in Shark Sciences | General | $25,000 |
| Resurrection House | General | $25,000 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | General | $25,000 |
| Aspen Global Change Institute | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades | General | $5,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Bowman
- Kumar Mahadevan
- Caroline Strickland
Questions people ask
Does The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable Foundation give?
$7.5 million in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice Bowman (Trustee), Kumar Mahadevan (Trustee) and Caroline Strickland (Trustee).
What does The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and science and research.