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Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 942416417  ·  Private foundation

Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $500K in annual giving against $38.5M in assets. This page documents the 26 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$500K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$38.5M
Total assets
26
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation funds

Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Populations it has supported include low-income communities.

low-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
UC San Diego Foundation
TO LAUNCH AND EXPAND A REGISTRY AND BIOBANK OF INDIVIDUALS TESTED FOR LP(A), ESTABLISH AN LP(A) CLINICAL TRIAL COORDINATING CENTER, AND INIT
La Jolla, CA$2.0M2024
Ucsf Foundation
2014 PLEDGE (4 OF 5) RESEARCH BY THE INSTITUTE FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES (IND) AT UCSF
San Francisco, CA$2.0M2017
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
TO CONDUCT A CLINICAL STUDY EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LP(A) AND PAD, AND RESEARCH THE IMPACT OF ELEVATED LP(A) ON AORTIC VALVES.
Cleveland, OH$2.0M2024
Ucsf Foundation
2014 PLEDGE (5 OF 5): RESEARCH BY THE INSTITUTE FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES (IND) AT UCSF
San Francisco, CA$2.0M2018
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York City, NY$1.2M2024
Convergent Research Inc
TO SUPPORT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Cambridge, MA$1.0M2023
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING READINESS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Santa Barbara, CA$600K2024
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING READINESS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Santa Barbara, CA$600K2022
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING READINESS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
Santa Barbara, CA$600K2023
The Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation
TO IMPROVE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF LP(A), PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ELEVATED LP(A), AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.
Fernandina Beach, FL$500K2024
United Way of the Bay Area
TO SUPPORT POVERTY-FIGHTING PROGRAMS TO HELP END THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY ENSURING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS AND BUILDING SYSTEMS AND PATHWAYS TO
San Francisco, CA$203K2023
United Way of the Bay Area
2014 PLEDGE (5 OF 5): TWO-GENERATION INITIATIVE TARGETING EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT TO ADDRESS POVERTY BEYOND THE BASIC NEED
San Francisco, CA$200K2018
United Way of the Bay Area
TO SUPPORT POVERTY-FIGHTING PROGRAMS TO HELP END THE CYCLE OF POVERTY BY ENSURING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS AND BUILDING SYSTEMS AND PATHWAYS TO
San Francisco, CA$200K2020
Stanford University
TO SUPPORT THE STANFORD YOUTH DIABETES COACHES PROGRAM
Stanford, CA$200K2020
United Way of the Bay Area
2014 PLEDGE (4 OF 5) TWO-GENERATION INITIATIVE TARGETING EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT TO ADDRESS POVERTY BEYOND THE BASIC NEED
San Francisco, CA$200K2017

Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.3M
2018$2.3M
2020$500K
2022$1.1M
2023$1.9M
2024$6.7M

How to apply for funding from Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation

Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation

Does Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation accept grant applications?
Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation fund?
Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include UC San Diego Foundation, Ucsf Foundation, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation give in grants?
Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation reported $500K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.7M over 26 grants.
Where is Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation located?
Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 942416417.
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About this profile. This page is built from Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.