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Bechen Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Peter F Bechen. It holds total assets of $9.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $619K in 2011 to $9.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and California. According to available records, Bechen Family Foundation has made 130 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $786K in 2020 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $200K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, Tennessee, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$800
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 31 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.
Bechen Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 130 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, TN.
Bechen Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.2M across 130 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $200K.
Bechen Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bechen Family Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Bechen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Raymond | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Bechen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
130
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory AcademyGENERAL PURPOSES | Sherwood, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Portland Art MuseumCONNECTIONS CAMPAIGN | Portland, OR | $200K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityTHE MISSY AND PETER BECHEN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Stanford, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Oregon Episcopal SchoolGAME CHANGER CAMPAIGN | Portland, OR | $200K | 2022 |
| Portland Parks FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Oregon Adaptive SportsGENERAL PURPOSES | Bend, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| High Desert MuseumGENERAL PURPOSES | Bend, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Ohsu Center For Women'S Health2022 RESEARCH GRANTS - GENERAL PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Sierra Schools FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Sierraville, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Stanford FundTHE PRESIDENT'S FUND | Standford, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Arcs Foundation Inc Oregon ChapterNAMED SCHOLAR AWARD | Portland, OR | $6K | 2022 |
| Ohsu FoundationCENTER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH - CIRCLE OF GIVING | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| West Point Society Of OregonGENERAL PURPOSES - IN MEMORY OF RICHARD BROWNSON KELLER | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Smart ReadingGENERAL PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Outside InGENERAL PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Doernbecher Epilepsy CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Sunriver, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family ServiceGENERAL PURPOSES - AGOG | Portland, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Oregon Public BroadcastingGENERAL PURPOSES - OPB CORNERSTONE SOCIETY | Portland, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity - LapinesunriverGENERAL PURPOSES | Sunriver, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Elevate OregonGENERAL PURPOSES | Portland, OR | $2K | 2022 |