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Becu Foundation is a private corporation based in TUKWILA, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Solynn Mccurdy. It holds total assets of $9.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2011 to $9.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Becu Foundation has made 303 grants totaling $7.9M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $468K in 2020 to $2.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.5M distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $475K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 255 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, District of Columbia, Tennessee, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$308K
Based on 89 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.
Becu Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 303 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, DC, TN.
Becu Foundation has distributed a total of $7.9M across 303 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $475K.
The application deadline is MARCH 31ST. Limited to scholarships.
Becu Foundation is headquartered in TUKWILA, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Main | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Teunon | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Darrell Powell | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Denis Farmer | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Florsheim | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Faaluaina Prichard | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leanne Moss | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roger Mauldin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beverly Anderson | EX OFFICIO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gloria Dixon | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
303
Total Giving
$7.9M
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
255
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero WasteGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| College Success FoundationPROVIDE FUNDS TO ISSUE 64 $5,000 TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS, 5 $7,000 TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROVIDE EMERGENCY FUNDS TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS. | Bellevue, WA | $353K | 2023 |
| Refugee Artisan InitiativeGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $150K | 2023 |
| Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (Wsos)TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR 6 BACCALAUREATE AND 11 CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS. | Seattle, WA | $123K | 2023 |
| Multi-Service CenterHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Federal Way, WA | $109K | 2023 |
| Solid Ground WashingtonHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Seattle, WA | $109K | 2023 |
| Northwest Justice Project HousingHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Seattle, WA | $109K | 2023 |
| King County Bar FoundationHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Seattle, WA | $109K | 2023 |
| Byrd Barr PlaceHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Seattle, WA | $109K | 2023 |
| El Centro De La RazaHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Seattle, WA | $109K | 2023 |
| Spokane Neighborhood Action PartnersHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Spokane, WA | $109K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together South SoundHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Tacoma, WA | $109K | 2023 |
| Center For Inclusive EntrepreneurshipGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Emerald Cities CollaborativeGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Ecothrive HousingGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Seattle Good Business NetworkGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $99K | 2023 |
| Olympia SolarGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Olympia, WA | $80K | 2023 |
| Washington WildGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Our ClimateGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| The Be ProjectGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mi CentroGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Tacoma, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Cascadia College Student Sonja HendricksSCHOLARSHIP | Bothell, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Northwest Justice ProjectHOUSING STABILITY GRANT | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2022 |
| Harbor WildwatchGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Gig Harbor, WA | $90K | 2022 |
| EarthgenGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $90K | 2022 |
| Black Farmers CollectiveGREEN EQUITY INITIATIVE | Seattle, WA | $90K | 2022 |