Grants paid in 2024
52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beren Sea FoundationWichita, KS | General fund | $5.5M |
| Jewish Federation of North AmericaNew York, NY | March for israel | $4.0M |
| UJA Federation New YorkNew York, NY | In memory of rmb | $2.5M |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeNew York, NY | General fund | $2.0M |
| Tikvah FundNew York, NY | General fund | $1.7M |
| Jewish Federation of Greater HoustonHouston, TX | Israel emergency fund | $1.4M |
| Jewish National FundRockville Centre, NY | Annual fund | $1.4M |
| Combat HateWichita, KS | Combat anti-semitism program / cam israel trips | $1.2M |
| Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY | General fund | $1.0M |
| Camp RamahEncino, CA | General fund | $1.0M |
| Jewish Federation of Greater LosangelesLos Angeles, CA | General | $1.0M |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp IncNew York, NY | General fund | $750K |
| Tzohar Israel FoundationWoodmere, NY | General | $710K |
| Park Avenue SynagogueNew York, NY | In memory of rmb | $500K |
| Sinai TempleLos Angeles, CA | In memory of rmb | $500K |
| Ematai - Halachic Organ Donor SocietyLincolnwood, IL | General fund | $485K |
| Robert M Beren AcademyHouston, TX | General fund | $450K |
| Pef - Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NY | General fund | $411K |
| United Orthodox SynagoguesHouston, TX | Uos capital campaign | $400K |
| Nefesh B'nefeshParamus, NJ | Capital campaign | $340K |
| Prizmah-Center for Jewish Day SchoolsNew York, NY | General fund | $281K |
| American Friends of Idf Widows & OrphansNew York, NY | General fund | $250K |
| American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DC | General fund | $250K |
| Erase Ptsd NowSchaumburg, IL | General fund | $250K |
| Zaka IncBrooklyn, NY | General | $250K |
| Yeshiva UniversityNew York, NY | General fund | $200K |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA | General | $150K |
| Sinai Akiba Academy (alice and Hahum Lainer School)Los Angeles, CA | In memory of rmb | $150K |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus LifeWashington, DC | General fund | $125K |
| Ahavath Achim -Hebrew CongregationWichta, KS | Contribution pledge 2021 | $100K |
| Brothers for LifeSeattle, WA | General | $100K |
| Jewish Graduate Leadership OrganizationBeverly Hills, CA | General fund | $100K |
| OraytaBoynton Beach, FL | Security | $72K |
| American Friends of Peace of MindEdison, NJ | General | $61K |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's CapitalWashington, DC | Annual fund | $54K |
| Pressman Academy - Day SchoolLos Angeles, CA | In memory of rmb | $54K |
| American Friends of ShalvaNew York, NY | General fund | $50K |
| Columbiabarnard HillelNew York, NY | General fund | $50K |
| Harvard HillelCambridge, MA | General fund | $50K |
| Hebrew Free Loan SocietyNew York, NY | General fund | $50K |
| Nextbook IncNew York, NY | General fund | $50K |
| Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MA | General fund | $50K |
| AreyvutBergenfield, NJ | General fund | $36K |
| Camp Ramah BerkshiresTeaneck, NJ | Jewish summer camps | $18K |
| Hannah Senesh - Day SchoolBrooklyn, NY | In memory of rmb | $18K |
| Hillelof Broward and Palm BeachBoca Raton, FL | In memory of rmb | $18K |
| Jewish Federation of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FL | Annual fund | $18K |
| Palm Beach Orthodox SynagoguePalm Beach, FL | Sneior program & general fund | $18K |
| Rodeph Sholom School - Day SchoolNew York, NY | Day school education | $18K |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple SchoolLos Angeles, CA | Day school education | $18K |
| Eisenhower FoundationAbilene, KS | General fund | $3,000 |
| Rose Hill CemeteryCommerce City, CO | General fund | $336 |
By state: New York 20 · Kansas 4 · California 8 · Texas 3 · Illinois 2 · New Jersey 4
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Robert M Beren Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita, Kansas, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Robert M Beren Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Robert M Beren Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $30M across 52 grants, a median of $175K.
Where does Robert M Beren Foundation Inc give?
New York (20 grants), Kansas (4 grants), California (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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