Beren Sea Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beren Sea Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,750 and the largest $2.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,750
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.1 million the year before.
57% of its 2024 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 | $5.1 million | 9 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 14 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
Beren Sea 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Beren Sea Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 8 | $3.0 million |
| New York | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $85,155 |
| Illinois | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Hate Foundation | General | $2.8 million |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Beren-galila initiative | $1.1 million |
| Abavath Achim Congregation | General | $100,234 |
| Penn Hillel | General | $85,000 |
| Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation | 2023 contribution & lunch jewish heritage month | $60,018 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Richard wong lab | $51,000 |
| Wichita Community Tennis Inc | Wto contribution | $20,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Communication | Chc communication partner and gala | $11,500 |
| Wichita Collegiate School | Tom davis legacy endowment | $10,000 |
| Wichita Jewish Community Center | General | $5,501 |
| Wsu Foundation | Tom otterness commission 211517 | $5,000 |
| Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Livingtree School | General | $180 |
| Penn State University | General | $155 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam E Beren
- Ellen Beren
Questions people ask
Does Beren Sea Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beren Sea Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,750.
Who runs Beren Sea Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam E Beren (President) and Ellen Beren (Treasurer).
What does Beren Sea Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.