The Becket Family Foundation
Historical FunderMalvern, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-5259379 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$464K
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALANE ANN BECKET |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1342, MALVERN PA 19355 |
| Phone | 6106447800 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANT'S OWN LETTER DESCRIBING CHARITABLE OR EXEMPT PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE, PROVIDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)3. |
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
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Dance Marathon | University Park, PA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Humane Society of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Brady United Against Gun Violence | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mr Holland's Opus Foundation | Burbank, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Abbyfest | Berwyn, PA | Unrestricted | $10,002 |
| Baker Industries | Malvern, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bshs Soaring to New Heights | Downingtown, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Covenant House | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hoffman House for Youth | Littletown, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Benchmark School | Media, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Malvern Prepatory School | Malvern, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Nm | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $5,113 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Pre | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Andrew Hicks Foundation | Downingtown, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Back on My Feet | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Tipton, IA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Clean Ocean Action | Long Branch, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | Mount Airu, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Parish | Margate, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Main Line Animal Rescue | Chester Springs, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Veterans Integration | Albuquerque, NM | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Foundation to Combat Antisemiti | Foxborough, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The V Foundation | Cary, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Doylestown, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Water for South Sudan | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crisis Aid International | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Talk School | Newtown Square, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Camilla Hallsisters of Ihm | Malvern, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Caring for Friends | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Families Behind the Badge Children's Fund | Conshohocken, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Family Service of Chester County | West Chester, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mother's Home | Darby, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Peter's Place | Radnor, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Children's Alliance | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rc Activities Inc | Newtown Square, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Phila Nutritional Development | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| For the Good | Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $464,115 | 88 |
| 2024 | $321,000 | 66 |
| 2023 | $430,000 | 81 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349102126
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5259379
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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