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The Joan S Beren Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Wichita, Kansas · EIN 486125882

The Joan S Beren Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $60,010 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,010 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $5,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,0001$3.8 million
2024$60,0103$4.5 million

How to apply

The Joan S Beren 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Joan S Beren Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Kansas1$50,000
Arizona2$10,010

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Wichita State University Foundation
Wichita, KS
Support organization$50,000
The New Shul
Scottsdale, AZ
Support organization$5,010
Women's Jewish Learning Center
Scottsdale, AZ
Support organization$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Joan S Beren Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Joan S Beren Foundation Inc give?

$60,010 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,010.

Who runs The Joan S Beren Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Adam E Beren (President) and Nancy T Beren (Treasurer).

What does The Joan S Beren Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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