Bechen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bechen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $351,805 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $240,650. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$351,805
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$240,650
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $797,100 the year before.
56% 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 | $962,000 | 28 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $797,100 | 22 | $17.1 million |
| 2025 | $351,805 | 16 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
Bechen 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 Bechen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 13 | $340,505 |
| California | 2 | $10,800 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum | General purposes | $240,650 |
| Oregon Espiscopal School | General purposes | $58,555 |
| Ohsu Foundation | General purposes | $12,500 |
| Friends of the Children | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Stanford University | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Sunriver Nature Center | General purposes | $5,100 |
| Outside in | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Homeshare Oregon | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | General purposes | $2,000 |
| De la Salle North Catholic School | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Oregon Journalism Project | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Portland Adaptive Sports | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Crossroad Campus | General purposes | $500 |
| Sierr County Historical Society | General purposes | $300 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | General purposes | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Bechen
- Jane Bechen
- Sarah Raymond
Questions people ask
Does Bechen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bechen Family Foundation give?
$351,805 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Bechen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Bechen (Director), Jane Bechen (Director) and Sarah Raymond (Director).
What does Bechen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.