THE BEKER FOUNDATION
THE BEKER FOUNDATION
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
13-3249239
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
THE BEKER FOUNDATION
Boston, MA, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
13-3249239
•
•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
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The Beker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses its funding in Massachusetts, New York, and California. With a total of $2.4 million awarded to 249 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, offering grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Beker Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Beker Foundation was founded with deep gratitude for the generosity of others and to continue a legacy of tzedakah (giving). We support creative, community-centered, and collaborative organizations doing work within and outside the Jewish community. We believe in the power of education to reduce barriers and increase opportunities. We seek to cultivate an equitable world where diverse people come together to find common ground and connection. We focus our funding in the Boston area and other communities where our family members live. Our hope is that those who benefit from our giving will be inspired, as we have been, to pay it forward.
Cause Areas
6
Foundations
Education
Environment
Religion
Community and economic development
Arts and culture
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Populations
11
Children and youth
People of African descent
Hispanic/Latinx/of Latinx or Spanish-speaking descent
Families
LGBTQ people
Jewish people
At-risk youth
Economically disadvantaged people
Incarcerated people
Victims and oppressed people
Artists and performers
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc
$1.3M
8%
THE SHALEM FOUNDATION
$1.2M
7%
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
$1.1M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
141
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BEKER FOUNDATION?
No. THE BEKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BEKER FOUNDATION give?
THE BEKER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BEKER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BEKER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BEKER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE BEKER FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BEKER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE BEKER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc, THE SHALEM FOUNDATION, and BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BEKER FOUNDATION?
THE BEKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.