Beckman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Beckman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scarsdale, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,366 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,366
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.3 million | 41 | $3.1 million |
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 31 | $2.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 48 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 30 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Beckman Family 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 Beckman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 22 | $499,002 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,180 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $546 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $181 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chordoma Foundation | General operating purposes | $500,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General operating purposes | $403,960 |
| University of Rochester | General operating purposes | $35,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Brave Generation Inc | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Yale Law School | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Hunters CMT4B3 Research Foundation | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| JCC of Mid-Westchester | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | General operating purposes | $2,232 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operating purposes | $1,800 |
| Westchester Jewish Center | General operating purposes | $1,800 |
| The Bronx High School of Science Alumni Foundation | General operating purposes | $1,500 |
| 92nd Street YMCA | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Hadar Institute | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Streicker Center | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Community Services | General operating purposes | $860 |
| The Divided Sky Foundation | General operating purposes | $546 |
| Metropolis CC Foundation | General operating purposes | $500 |
| Westchester Jewish Council | General operating purposes | $360 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General operating purposes | $310 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc | General operating purposes | $181 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater la | General operating purposes | $180 |
| Project Ezra | General operating purposes | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel S Beckman
- Shari Beckman
- Steven B Beckman
- Jacob Beckman
Questions people ask
Does Beckman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Beckman Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,366.
Who runs Beckman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel S Beckman (Trustee), Shari Beckman (Trustee), Steven B Beckman (Trustee) and Jacob Beckman (Trustee).
What does Beckman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.