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Bear Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in TUCSON, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. The principal officer is Peter Benitez. It holds total assets of $75K. Annual income is reported at $1K. Total assets have decreased from $185K in 2011 to $82K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Arizona, New York, Oregon. According to available records, Bear Foundation Inc. has made 16 grants totaling $8K, with a median grant of $500. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1K, with an average award of $481.25. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Arizona and Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$813
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bear Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, AZ, MI.
Bear Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $8K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $481.25. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1K.
Bear Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bear Foundation Inc. is headquartered in TUCSON, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Rosenberg | Vice Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lee Hilton | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$10K
Total Assets
$82K
Fair Market Value
$82K
Net Worth
$82K
Grants Paid
$8K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$8K
Average Grant
$481.25
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food BankSupport food distribtion needy | Tucson, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Az FoundatiSupport public educational programs | Tucson, AZ | $500 | 2023 |
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music FestivalSupport music programs | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| National Ms FoundationMedical research | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Us SquashDevelop youth squash programs | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Shades Of Pink FoundationSupport for women with breast cancer | Birmingham, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundationmedical research | Southampton, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterCancer research | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |