Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $795,667 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$795,667
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $727,250 the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $727,250 | 41 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $795,667 | 46 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Nancy & Joachim Bechtle 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 Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 43 | $704,000 |
| New York | 2 | $76,667 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | General | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | General | $95,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | General | $75,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthrophy Advisors | General | $66,667 |
| Stinson Beach Fire Protection Distric | General | $50,000 |
| California College of the Arts | General | $35,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General | $27,500 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | General | $20,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum | General | $20,000 |
| Institute of Contempory Art | General | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | General | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Free Clinic | General | $20,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $15,000 |
| For-Site | General | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | General | $15,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | General | $10,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | General | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $10,000 |
| Donner Summit Avalance Dogs | General | $10,000 |
| Exploration | General | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| St Anthony's Foundation - Season of Hope | General | $10,000 |
| Sugar Bowl Ski Team Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | General | $10,000 |
| University of California - Berkeley | General | $10,000 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | General | $10,000 |
| Compass Family Services | General | $7,500 |
| Headlands for the Arts | General | $5,000 |
| Marin Agriculture Land Trust | General | $5,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | General | $5,000 |
| Prader Willis Homes of California | General | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Host Committee | General | $5,000 |
| Sierra Watch | General | $5,000 |
| Swords to Plowshers | General | $5,000 |
| The Grabhorn Institute | General | $3,000 |
| Congregation Kol Emeth | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Bolinas Stinson Beach Libraries | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joachim Bechtle
- Jessica Galloway
Questions people ask
Does Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Foundation give?
$795,667 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joachim Bechtle (President/Cfo) and Jessica Galloway (Secretary).
What does Nancy & Joachim Bechtle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.