The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 862824870 · Private foundation
The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2024) reports $3.9M in grants paid and $18.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 33 individual grants from this funder — $5.9M awarded across 2023–2024 — including its support for economic development. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation funds
The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, higher education.
Populations it has supported include women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Society TO SUPPORT THE BASE CAMP PROJECT FUND. | Washington, DC | $1.6M | 2023 |
| National Geographic Society TO SUPPORT THE BASE CAMP PROJECT FUND AND THE BASE CAMP MAINTENANCE FUND | Washington, DC | $1.6M | 2024 |
| Yale University TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE'S DEAN'S ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | New Haven, CT | $500K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation
The Brendan & Helen Bechtel 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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation
- Does The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Brendan & Helen Bechtel 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 Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation fund?
- The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include National Geographic Society, Yale University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation give in grants?
- The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation reported $3.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.9M over 33 grants.
- Where is The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation located?
- The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 862824870.
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