The Henry E Becker and Pauline S Becker Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 20-6297485 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$7.5M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$32.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $110,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
15% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Park Conservancy | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,483,000 |
| Easter Seals Southwest Florida | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,075,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Sw Florida | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,000,000 |
| Kessler Foundation | East Hanover, NJ | General | $650,000 |
| Dolphin Biology Research Institute | Sarasota, FL | General | $386,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties | Sarasota, FL | General | $381,000 |
| Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition | Sarasota, FL | General | $201,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $200,000 |
| Sarasota Youth Sailing | Sarasota, FL | General | $145,000 |
| Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (Sparcc) | Sarasota, FL | General | $125,000 |
| Historic Society of Florida | Sarasota, FL | General | $110,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Florida Ocean Alliance | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Pines of Sarasota Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Suncoast Waterkeeper | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Teen Court | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Big Waters Land Trust | Osprey, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Florida Veterans for Common Sense | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| The Florida State University Foundation Inc | Tallahassee, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Shelter Box USA | Lakewood Ranch, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Sarasota Bay Watch | Osprey, FL | General | $78,000 |
| Save Our Seabirds | Sarasota, FL | General | $55,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | Sarasota, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Environmental Conservancy of North Port Inc | North Port, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General | $50,000 |
| Rotary Club of Sarasota Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General | $45,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences | Sarasota, FL | General | $45,000 |
| Streets of Paradise | Sarasota, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Selah Freedom | Sarasota, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Children First | Sarasota, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Sarasota, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Minorities in Shark Sciences | Sarasota, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Resurrection House | Sarasota, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | Toms River, NJ | General | $25,000 |
| Aspen Global Change Institute | Basalt, CO | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades | Stuart, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Washington DC, DC | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,549,000 | 40 |
| 2024 | $3,680,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $2,402,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621759349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6297485
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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