Robert M Beren Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 48-0990309 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$30.1M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$677.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $500,000.
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
92% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beren Sea Foundation | Wichita, KS | General fund | $5,500,000 |
| Jewish Federation of North America | New York, NY | March for israel | $4,000,000 |
| Uja Federation New York | New York, NY | In memory of rmb | $2,500,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | New York, NY | General fund | $2,000,000 |
| Tikvah Fund | New York, NY | General fund | $1,660,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Israel emergency fund | $1,381,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Rockville Centre, NY | Annual fund | $1,350,000 |
| Combat Hate | Wichita, KS | Combat anti-semitism program / cam israel trips | $1,216,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| Camp Ramah | Encino, CA | General fund | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Losangeles | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $750,000 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation | Woodmere, NY | General | $710,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | New York, NY | In memory of rmb | $500,000 |
| Sinai Temple | Los Angeles, CA | In memory of rmb | $500,000 |
| Ematai - Halachic Organ Donor Society | Lincolnwood, IL | General fund | $485,000 |
| Robert M Beren Academy | Houston, TX | General fund | $450,000 |
| Pef - Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $410,500 |
| United Orthodox Synagogues | Houston, TX | Uos capital campaign | $400,000 |
| Nefesh B'nefesh | Paramus, NJ | Capital campaign | $339,540 |
| Prizmah-Center for Jewish Day Schools | New York, NY | General fund | $281,060 |
| American Friends of Idf Widows & Orphans | New York, NY | General fund | $250,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | General fund | $250,000 |
| Erase Ptsd Now | Schaumburg, IL | General fund | $250,000 |
| Zaka Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Yeshiva University | New York, NY | General fund | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | General | $150,000 |
| Sinai Akiba Academy (Alice and Hahum Lainer School) | Los Angeles, CA | In memory of rmb | $150,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | Washington, DC | General fund | $125,000 |
| Ahavath Achim -Hebrew Congregation | Wichta, KS | Contribution pledge 2021 | $100,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Seattle, WA | General | $100,000 |
| Jewish Graduate Leadership Organization | Beverly Hills, CA | General fund | $100,000 |
| Orayta | Boynton Beach, FL | Security | $72,000 |
| American Friends of Peace of Mind | Edison, NJ | General | $60,900 |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $54,000 |
| Pressman Academy - Day School | Los Angeles, CA | In memory of rmb | $54,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | New York, NY | General fund | $50,000 |
| Columbiabarnard Hillel | New York, NY | General fund | $50,000 |
| Harvard Hillel | Cambridge, MA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society | New York, NY | General fund | $50,000 |
| Nextbook Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $50,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Areyvut | Bergenfield, NJ | General fund | $36,000 |
| Camp Ramah Berkshires | Teaneck, NJ | Jewish summer camps | $18,000 |
| Hannah Senesh - Day School | Brooklyn, NY | In memory of rmb | $18,000 |
| Hillelof Broward and Palm Beach | Boca Raton, FL | In memory of rmb | $18,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Annual fund | $18,000 |
| Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue | Palm Beach, FL | Sneior program & general fund | $18,000 |
| Rodeph Sholom School - Day School | New York, NY | Day school education | $18,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple School | Los Angeles, CA | Day school education | $18,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Abilene, KS | General fund | $3,000 |
| Rose Hill Cemetery | Commerce City, CO | General fund | $336 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,064,336 | 52 |
| 2023 | $1,000,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $15,553,384 | 73 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102287
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-0990309
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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