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Becker Family Foundation is a private corporation based in AMES, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Sharon Becker. It holds total assets of $14.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $2.7M in 2011 to $13.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Becker Family Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $428K in 2021 to $685K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $712K, with an average award of $254K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and Iowa and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 24 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.
Becker Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, IA, CA.
Becker Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 10 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $254K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $712K.
Becker Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Becker Family Foundation is headquartered in AMES, IA. While based in IA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Becker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sharon Becker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$717K
Total Assets
$13.9M
Fair Market Value
$14M
Net Worth
$13.9M
Grants Paid
$685K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$662K
Total: $13.3M
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$254K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic TrustOPERATIONAL | Jenkintown, PA | $685K | 2023 |
| Christ Community ChurchOPERATIONAL | Ames, IA | $10K | 2021 |
| Obria Medical ClinicOPERATIONAL | Ames, IA | $5K | 2021 |
| Wings Of RefugeOPERATIONAL | Iowa Falls, IA | $5K | 2021 |
| VarietyOPERATIONAL | Des Moines, IA | $5K | 2021 |
| Casa De PazOPERATIONAL | Sioux City, IA | $1K | 2021 |
| Pancreatic Cancer NetworkOPERATIONAL | Manhattan Beach, CA | $250 | 2021 |
COUNCIL BLFS, IA
MUSCATINE, IA
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA