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Bech Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Douglas Bech. It holds total assets of $7.3M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $4.2M in 2018 to $7.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, District of Columbia and Illinois. According to available records, Bech Family Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $150K. Annual giving has grown from $400K in 2020 to $1.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $600K, with an average award of $226K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and District of Columbia and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$103K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 5 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.
Bech Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, DC, IL.
Bech Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $226K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $600K.
Bech Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bech Family Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen Bech Hatton | DIRECTOR/VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allison Bech Cunningham | DIRECTOR, VP, & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas Y Bech | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheryl Bech | DIRECTOR/VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$226K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Texas Law SchoolTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS. | Austin, TX | $600K | 2022 |
| Religious Freedom InstituteTo provide legal aid regarding religious freedom | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Second Baptist ChurchTo assist in the administration of the church | Houston, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| First LibertyTo provide legal aid regarding religious freedom | Plano, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater HoustonGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| Hope And Healing CenterGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS | Glenview, IL | $2K | 2021 |
| University Of Texas School Of LawTO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LAW STUDENTS. | Austin, TX | $400K | 2020 |