Lois & Max Beren Foundation
Accepts applications
Lois & Max Beren Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,750 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $18,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$180,750
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$18,250
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $214,494 the year before.
40% 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 | $187,488 | 23 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $214,494 | 23 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $180,750 | 21 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Garrity 333 N Hibiscus Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139-5123 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | theberenfoundation@att.net |
| What to submit | Letter of request for scholarship application & self addressed stamped envelope |
| Deadlines | From september 1 to december 31 for fall term the following year |
| Restrictions | Scholarships for college education; scholarships are paid directly to educational institutions. |
What Lois & Max Beren Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Kansas. It also paid $7,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 5 | $63,250 |
| Colorado | 3 | $22,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $12,500 |
| Alaska | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Scholarship | $18,250 |
| Newman University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Washburn University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Buena Vista University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Central College | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| George Mason University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Gonzaga University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Kansas State University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Miami Dade College MDC Padron Campus | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Nassau Community College | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University at Albany State University of New York | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Denver | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Edinburgh | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Massachusetts | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Wake Forest University School of Medicine | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Wichita State University | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stanley D Neeleman
- Mark Garrity
- Megan Beren
- William Porter
- Kent Collins
- Amy Garrity
- Karl Soderstrom
- Angele Fauchier
Questions people ask
Does Lois & Max Beren Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: From september 1 to december 31 for fall term the following year.
How much does Lois & Max Beren Foundation give?
$180,750 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Lois & Max Beren Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stanley D Neeleman (Co-Trustee), Mark Garrity (Co-Trustee), Megan Beren (Co-Trustee) and William Porter (Co-Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Lois & Max Beren Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.