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Also known as: C/O PAUL C WEAVER
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Paul Bechtner Foundation is a private corporation based in WINNETKA, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Paul Weaver. It holds total assets of $17.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $5.8M in 2011 to $17M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Illinois and Maine. According to available records, Paul Bechtner Foundation has made 113 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.5M in 2022 to $1.1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $383K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 82 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Rhode Island, New York, which account for 34% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 84 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Paul Bechtner Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 113 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, RI, NY.
Paul Bechtner Foundation has distributed a total of $2.6M across 113 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $383K.
Paul Bechtner Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Paul Bechtner Foundation is headquartered in WINNETKA, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert P Weaver | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha J Weaver | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen W Kinnaird | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William T Weaver | DIRECTOR/ TR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul C Weaver | DIRECTOR/PRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$17M
Fair Market Value
$29.5M
Net Worth
$17M
Grants Paid
$1.1M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$767K
Distribution Amount
$1.4M
Total: $16.6M
Total Grants
113
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
82
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without BordersMEDICAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $165K | 2023 |
| San Diego Food BankSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | San Diego, CA | $120K | 2023 |
| Vanguard CharitableDONOR ADVISED FUND | Warwick, RI | $100K | 2023 |
| Global Village InitiativeSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Summertown, TN | $60K | 2023 |
| Chicago Humanities FestivalCULTURAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| San Diego Museum Of ArtCULTURAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Denver Art MuseumCULTURAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $35K | 2023 |
| Nami San DiegoSUPPORT GROUP FOR MENTAL ILLNESS | San Diego, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action NetworkFIGHT GLOBAL WARMING IN MARYLAND | Takoma Park, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Ubuntu Global ConnectionsSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Concord, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| San Diego History CenterCULTURAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish ColoradoSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Reading And BerksSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Reading, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Geoversity FoundationSUPPORT WATERSHED CONSERVANCY | Borrego Springs, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Us Climate Action NetworkFIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Winnetka Historical SocietyCULTURAL SUPPORT | Winnetka, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army San DiegoSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Winnetka Community HouseSUPPORT SOCIAL SERVICES | Winnetka, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Water CharityENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Crestline, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| KpbsCULTURAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Citizens Climate EducationEDUC. FOR SOLUTIONS - GLOBAL WARMING | Coronado, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Coalition Of Immokalee WorkersSUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS | Immokalee, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| Colorado Public RadioCULTURAL SUPPORT | Centennial, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| School Justice ProjectSUPPORT SPECIAL EDUC. NEEDS | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Solar Cookers InternationalSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Invisible InstituteHOLD PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS RESPONSIBLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Math Circle Of ChicagoSUPPORT PASSION FOR MATH | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| NrdcSUPPORT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Father'S Arms Ministriesc24SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Saint Vincent De Paul Father Joe'SSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Evanston Community FoundationSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Sumi NungwaSUPPORT FOR ELDERS | Salt Lake City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Boston UniversitySUPPORT EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Rivers IncENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Bear River Land ConservancyENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Logan, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| South Yuba River Citizens LeagueENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Nevada City, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Holy Family MinistrySUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Northfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Greater Chatham InitiativeSUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD VITALITY/GROWTH | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Neighborhood TechSUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Mobile MakersSUPPORT DESIGN/BLDG WORKSHOPS | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Moran Center For Youth AdvocacySUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Evanston, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Case Western Reserve School Of LawEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| Polestar GardensSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Pahoa, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Campaign For TibetCULTURAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Boulder JjcSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Dieu DonneSUPPORT EST. AND EMERGING ARTISTS | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Emergency Family Assistance AssocSUPPORT STABILIZING SERV, FOR FAMILY | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Cu FoundationEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Broomfield, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of AcadiaSUPPORT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES | Bar Harbor, ME | $5K | 2023 |