The Beker Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 133249239 · Private foundation
The Beker Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.8M in grants paid and $44.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 503 individual grants from this funder — $8.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Beker Foundation funds
The Beker Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prizmah GENERAL OPERATING; STRONGER TOGETHER PROJECT | New York, NY | $210K | 2023 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School GENERAL OPERATIONS | Newton, MA | $200K | 2020 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies GENERAL OPERATING | Boston, MA | $188K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Beker Foundation
The Beker Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at bekerfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Beker Foundation
- Does The Beker Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Beker Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Beker Foundation fund?
- The Beker Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Prizmah, Solomon Schechter Day School, Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Beker Foundation give in grants?
- The Beker Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.4M over 503 grants.
- Where is The Beker Foundation located?
- The Beker Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133249239.
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