Bechtolt Private Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bechtolt Private Family Foundation is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,250 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$9,250
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$159,266
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $9,250 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 | $10,000 | 19 | $0 |
| 2024 | $9,250 | 11 | $156,313 |
| 2025 | $9,250 | 11 | $159,266 |
How to apply
Bechtolt Private 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 Bechtolt Private Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $2,250 |
| Washington | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unhcr | Charitable | $2,000 |
| KSPS | Support | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support | $1,000 |
| Kenyon College | Support | $1,000 |
| Unitarian Universlist Assn | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank | Support | $500 |
| Individual | Support | $500 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Support | $500 |
| Friends Indeed | Support | $500 |
| Allegheny College Annual Fund | Support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Bechtolt
- Helen Stapenhorst
- Richard Bechtolt Jr
- Elizabeth Magley
Questions people ask
Does Bechtolt Private Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bechtolt Private Family Foundation give?
$9,250 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bechtolt Private Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Bechtolt (President), Helen Stapenhorst (Secretary/Tr), Richard Bechtolt Jr (Vice President) and Elizabeth Magley (Director).
What does Bechtolt Private Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.