Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $30.1 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $5.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30.1 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$677 million
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $15.6 million | 73 | $524 million |
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 1 | $561 million |
| 2024 | $30.1 million | 52 | $677 million |
How to apply
Robert M Beren 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 Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $16.1 million |
| Kansas | 4 | $6.8 million |
| California | 8 | $3.0 million |
| Texas | 3 | $2.2 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $735,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $454,440 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $429,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $126,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beren Sea Foundation | General fund | $5.5 million |
| Jewish Federation of North America | March for israel | $4.0 million |
| UJA Federation New York | In memory of rmb | $2.5 million |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General fund | $2.0 million |
| Tikvah Fund | General fund | $1.7 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Israel emergency fund | $1.4 million |
| Jewish National Fund | Annual fund | $1.4 million |
| Combat Hate | Combat anti-semitism program / cam israel trips | $1.2 million |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Camp Ramah | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Losangeles | General | $1.0 million |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc | General fund | $750,000 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation | General | $710,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | In memory of rmb | $500,000 |
| Sinai Temple | In memory of rmb | $500,000 |
| Ematai - Halachic Organ Donor Society | General fund | $485,000 |
| Robert M Beren Academy | General fund | $450,000 |
| Pef - Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General fund | $410,500 |
| United Orthodox Synagogues | Uos capital campaign | $400,000 |
| Nefesh B'nefesh | Capital campaign | $339,540 |
| Prizmah-Center for Jewish Day Schools | General fund | $281,060 |
| American Friends of Idf Widows & Orphans | General fund | $250,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | General fund | $250,000 |
| Erase PTSD Now | General fund | $250,000 |
| Zaka Inc | General | $250,000 |
| Yeshiva University | General fund | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | General | $150,000 |
| Sinai Akiba Academy (Alice and Hahum Lainer School) | In memory of rmb | $150,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General fund | $125,000 |
| Ahavath Achim -Hebrew Congregation | Contribution pledge 2021 | $100,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General | $100,000 |
| Jewish Graduate Leadership Organization | General fund | $100,000 |
| Orayta | Security | $72,000 |
| American Friends of Peace of Mind | General | $60,900 |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital | Annual fund | $54,000 |
| Pressman Academy - Day School | In memory of rmb | $54,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | General fund | $50,000 |
| Columbiabarnard Hillel | General fund | $50,000 |
| Harvard Hillel | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society | General fund | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy T Beren
- Amy A Beren Bressman
- Julie Beren Platt
- Adam E Beren
Questions people ask
Does Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc give?
$30.1 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy T Beren (President), Amy A Beren Bressman (Exec Vice President), Julie Beren Platt (Secretary) and Adam E Beren (Treasurer).
What does Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.