The Becket Family Foundation

EIN 20-5259379 Β· PA Β· NTEE T21

Typical grant ~$5K Funds in PA, DC, NY +20
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Becket Family Foundation based in PA paid 88 grants totaling $464.1K to 88 organizations across 23 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $35K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included PENN STATE DANCE MARATHON, HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA, and OCEAN CONSERVANCY. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$9,214,936
Giving (latest yr)
$464,115
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
88
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
88
States reached
23
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Penn State Dance Marathon$35,000
  • Humane Society of Louisiana$25,000
  • Ocean Conservancy$20,000
  • Alzheimer's Association$15,000
  • American Friends of Magen David Ado$15,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$190,002 Β· 44 grants
  • District of Columbia$51,000 Β· 5 grants
  • New York$50,000 Β· 6 grants
  • Louisiana$25,000 Β· 1 grant
  • California$20,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Illinois$20,000 Β· 2 grants

Grants Paid (88)

Penn State Dance Marathon
University Park, PA
Unrestricted
$35,000
Humane Society of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
Unrestricted
$25,000
Ocean Conservancy
Washington, DC
Unrestricted
$20,000
Mr Holland's Opus Foundation
Burbank, CA
Unrestricted
$15,000
American Friends of Magen David Ado
New York, NY
Unrestricted
$15,000
Brady United Against Gun Violence
Washington, DC
Unrestricted
$15,000
Alzheimer's Association
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$15,000
Abbyfest
Berwyn, PA
Unrestricted
$10,002
Covenant House
Topeka, KS
Unrestricted
$10,000
World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
Unrestricted
$10,000
North Shore Animal League
Port Washington, NY
Unrestricted
$10,000
Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger
Albert Lea, MN
Unrestricted
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

The Becket Family Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, The Becket Family Foundation reported 88 itemized grants totaling $464.1K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $35K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include PENN STATE DANCE MARATHON, HUMANE SOCIETY OF LOUISIANA, OCEAN CONSERVANCY, among 88 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Becket Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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