The Behr Foundation
Historical FunderBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 20-1965900 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD A BEHR TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 6949 LAKE ESTATES CT, BOCA RATON FL 33496 |
| Phone | 8159872600 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN GRANT APPLICATION, COPY OF IRS 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION LETTER ORGANIZATION BUDGET, ORGANIZATION ARTICLES AND BYLAWS, ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT, TAX RETURN, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED - NOT POSTMARKED - BY 5:00PM ON JUNE 30 |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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 Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Naples, FL | Medical | $25,000 |
| Rockford Art Museum | Rockford, IL | Artistic | $15,500 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Rockford, IL | Artistic | $10,000 |
| The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum | Pompano Beach, FL | Artistic | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $92,100 | 11 |
| 2023 | $54,300 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632239349101153
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1965900
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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