Riley & Susan Bechtel Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 94-2416417 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.7M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$600,000
Total assets$73.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $2,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | To conduct a clinical study exploring the relationship between lp(a) and pad, and research the impact of elevated lp(a) on aortic valves. | $2,000,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | To launch and expand a registry and biobank of individuals tested for lp(a), establish an lp(a) clinical trial coordinating center, and… | $2,000,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York City, NY | General operating support | $1,250,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | To support the building readiness capital campaign. | $600,000 |
| The Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation | Fernandina Beach, FL | To improve public awareness of lp(a), provide support to individuals with elevated lp(a), and build relationships with diverse communities. | $500,000 |
| United Way of the Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | To support poverty-fighting programs to help end the cycle of poverty by ensuring access to basic needs and building systems and pathways… | $200,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Englewood, CO | To support the craig hospital neurobehavioral program. | $100,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | To conduct a clinical study exploring the relationship between lp(a) and pad, and research the impact of elevated lp(a) on aortic valves. | $1,000,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | To launch and expand a registry and biobank of individuals tested for lp(a), establish an lp(a) clinical trial coordinating center, and… | $1,000,000 |
| The Familial Hypercholesterolemia Foundation | Fernandina Beach, FL | To improve public awareness of lp(a), provide support to individuals with elevated lp(a), and build relationships with diverse communities. | $500,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,650,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $2,887,356 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542979349101309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2416417
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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