Grants paid in 2025
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Art MuseumPortland, OR | General purposes | $241K |
| Oregon Espiscopal SchoolPortland, OR | General purposes | $59K |
| Ohsu FoundationPortland, OR | General purposes | $13K |
| Friends of the ChildrenPortland, OR | General purposes | $11K |
| Stanford UniversityStanford, CA | General purposes | $11K |
| Sunriver Nature CenterSunriver, OR | General purposes | $5,100 |
| Outside inPortland, OR | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Homeshare OregonPortland, OR | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, OR | General purposes | $2,000 |
| De LA Salle North Catholic SchoolPortland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Oregon Journalism ProjectPortland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Portland Adaptive SportsPortland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Crossroad CampusNashville, TN | General purposes | $500 |
| Sierr County Historical SocietySierra, CA | General purposes | $300 |
| Oregon Shakespeare FestivalAshland, OR | General purposes | $200 |
By state: Oregon 13 · California 2 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Bechen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Peter F Bechen, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bechen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Bechen Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $352K across 16 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Bechen Family Foundation give?
Oregon (13 grants), California (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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