Lois & Max Beren Foundation
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 48-6107224 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK GARRITY |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 N HIBISCUS DRIVE, MIAMI BEACH FL 331395123 |
| THEBERENFOUNDATION@ATT.NET | |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF REQUEST FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE |
| Deadlines | FROM SEPTEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31 FOR FALL TERM THE FOLLOWING YEAR |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE EDUCATION; SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Scholarship | $18,250 |
| Newman University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Central College | Pella, IA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Golden, CO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| George Mason University | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Miami Dade College Mdc Padron Campus | Miami, FL | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Nassau Community College | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | Wake Forest, NC | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University at Albany State University of New York | Albany, NY | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Boulder, CO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Denver | Denver, CO | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, UK | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Massachusetts | Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Wake Forest University School of Medicine | Winston Salem, NC | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Miami, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $180,750 | 21 |
| 2024 | $214,494 | 23 |
| 2023 | $187,488 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104763
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6107224
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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