Clarence and Pearl Becker Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clarence and Pearl Becker Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,222 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $5,000. 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$30,222
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$709,917
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,757 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 | $30,341 | 50 | $609,836 |
| 2024 | $27,757 | 57 | $676,060 |
| 2025 | $30,222 | 59 | $709,917 |
How to apply
Clarence and Pearl Becker Charitable 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 Clarence and Pearl Becker Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $73 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 32 | $14,552 |
| California | 7 | $6,250 |
| New York | 13 | $5,303 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,041 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $103 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Historic haymarket | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles | Joshua gordon gould neurosurgery fund | $2,500 |
| Jewish Museum Milwaukee | General | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General | $2,100 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association | General | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | General | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General | $1,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | General | $750 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $600 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | General | $600 |
| Coa Youth and Family Centers | General | $550 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $541 |
| Alzheimers Association | General | $500 |
| Anti-Defamation League - Midwest | Upper midwest region | $500 |
| Anti-Defamation League - National | General | $500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General | $500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General | $500 |
| National Alliance to End Homeless | General | $500 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | General | $500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | General | $400 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association | General | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | General | $300 |
| Ruach Inc | General | $300 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center | General | $275 |
| Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun | General | $250 |
| Froedert Hospital Foundation | General | $250 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | General | $250 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | General | $250 |
| My Friends Place | General | $250 |
| Survivor Mitzvah Program | General | $250 |
| University School of Milwaukee | General | $250 |
| Wisconsin Watch | General | $250 |
| Restoring Lands - A Wisconsin Bond Trust | General | $250 |
| Holocaust Education Resource Center | General | $200 |
| Jewish Family Services | General | $200 |
| Milwaukee PBS | General | $200 |
| Wuwm Friends | General | $200 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Les weil | $158 |
| Historic Milwaukee Inc | General | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen S Becker
- Bonnie Gould
Questions people ask
Does Clarence and Pearl Becker Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clarence and Pearl Becker Charitable Foundation give?
$30,222 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Clarence and Pearl Becker Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen S Becker (Trustee) and Bonnie Gould (Trustee).
What does Clarence and Pearl Becker Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.