Bechen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 91-1811266 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$352K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$22.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | General purposes | $240,650 |
| Oregon Espiscopal School | Portland, OR | General purposes | $58,555 |
| Ohsu Foundation | Portland, OR | General purposes | $12,500 |
| Friends of the Children | Portland, OR | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General purposes | $10,500 |
| Sunriver Nature Center | Sunriver, OR | General purposes | $5,100 |
| Outside in | Portland, OR | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Homeshare Oregon | Portland, OR | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | Portland, OR | General purposes | $2,000 |
| De LA Salle North Catholic School | Portland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Oregon Journalism Project | Portland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Portland Adaptive Sports | Portland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Crossroad Campus | Nashville, TN | General purposes | $500 |
| Sierr County Historical Society | Sierra, CA | General purposes | $300 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR | General purposes | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $351,805 | 16 |
| 2024 | $797,100 | 22 |
| 2023 | $962,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349103788
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1811266
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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