Albert and Elaine Borchard
The Albert and Elaine Borchard Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. It makes grants primarily to organizations in California and supports charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, alongside its own research and education programs.
Albert and Elaine Borchard at a glance
In short: Albert and Elaine Borchard gave $2.0M across 82 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state California. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,980,500
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 82
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,152
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $17,714,924
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (11 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert and Elaine Borchard
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its board invites organizations to submit proposals; invited applicants complete an online application. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals and generally does not fund annual fund drives, building campaigns, or major equipment. Activities benefiting only members of sectarian or religious organizations are not considered. Required materials include descriptions of the organization and project, an explanation of the project’s fit with the grant program and its importance, a detailed project budget, an audited financial statement no more than two years old, a current-year unaudited financial statement, and the current-year budget. Proposals are assessed in relation to the Foundation’s mission, geographic limitations, policies, and eligibility criteria, as well as planning, fiscal management, and the organization’s ability to meet its objectives.
- Review Cycle
- Invited proposals are reviewed on April 1 and October 1. For the Academic Research Grant Program, applications may be submitted starting on or about September 15 and are due on or about October 15.
- Deadline
- Invited proposals are reviewed on April 1 and October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Albert And Elaine Borchard Foundati
Mailing address: 202 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101-4993
Phone: (626) 298-6980
Email: info@borchardfoundation.org
Website: https://borchardfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Albert and Elaine Borchard
Borchard Foundation Academic Research Grant
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Borchard Foundation Center on International Education - Grants
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Borchard Foundation Center on Law and Aging - Grants
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Who Albert and Elaine Borchard funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pasadena Community Foundation ($160K). Together the top 10 received $882K.
Organizations only. It also paid 31 grants to individuals ($324,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
354 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 303 grants of 354 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it makes grants primarily, but not exclusively, to organizations in California. In 2025, 38% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The listed grants also included recipients in Oregon, Florida, New York, Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Albert and Elaine Borchard open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 45 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $46K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2021) to $2.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 82 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Support | $160,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | Oksu Knight Cancer Institute | $125,000 |
| Justice in Aging Washington, DC | General support to legal changes and protect programs older adults rely on | $75,000 |
| Florida Health Justice Project St Petersburg, FL | Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Legal Services of North Florida Inc Tallahassee, FL | Fellowship | $65,000 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group New York, NY | Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Redemption Earned Inc Birmingham, AL | Fellowship | $65,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | Fellowship | $62,000 |
| Achieveability Philadelphia, PA | 60TH Street Strong Coalition | $50,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $102,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,714,924 | $3,162,670 | $3,725,795 | $1,980,500 | 82 | $2,251,197 | $1,958,256 | $2,531,456 |
| 2024 | $18,275,989 | $3,870,521 | $3,382,549 | $1,606,500 | 71 | $1,800,390 | $2,293,729 | $2,113,486 |
| 2023 | $17,773,033 | $4,040,113 | $4,290,235 | $1,416,000 | 66 | $1,591,781 | $1,486,780 | $2,148,715 |
| 2022 | $18,017,270 | $3,869,342 | $3,903,629 | $2,180,560 | 78 | $2,387,096 | $1,689,252 | $2,172,226 |
| 2021 | $18,033,943 | $2,618,770 | $3,119,237 | $1,400,622 | 57 | — | $1,070,367 | $2,130,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert and Elaine Borchard reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to promote research, education, social justice, and the arts and to improve the human condition. Its stated funding priorities are its Centers, youth development, health and medicine, education, the arts, and the environment. Its guidelines also describe poverty elimination as a priority, including support for food and nutrition programs, case management, supportive housing for homeless people, and efforts to inform policymakers and opinion leaders about poverty.
In 2025, recipients included organizations working in several of these areas. Pasadena Community Foundation, which received $160,000, says its mission is to build and preserve charitable funds, support community organizations, serve donors, and promote community partnerships. Justice in Aging, which received $75,000, describes its mission as advocating nationwide for the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans. Florida Health Justice Project, which received $65,000, says it advocates to expand healthcare access and promote health equity for vulnerable Floridians. Other recipients included arts, education, and legal-services organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation reported 82 grants totaling $1,980,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $160,000, with a median of $12,500. Among the largest awards were $125,000 to Oregon Health & Science University for its Knight Cancer Institute; $75,000 to Justice in Aging for general support; and $65,000 each to Florida Health Justice Project, Legal Services of North Florida, New York Legal Assistance Group, and Redemption Earned, each listed for a fellowship. Other notable awards included $62,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union, $50,000 to Achieveability for the 60th Street Strong Coalition, and $47,000 to USC Thornton School of Music for the Franco-American Music Festival.
The Foundation also offers specialized opportunities through its Centers. The Center on Law and Aging’s Academic Research Grant Program supports research on public policies, laws, or programs intended to improve older adults’ quality of life; recipients are required to publish a scholarly article. The Center also offers two-year fellowships for law school graduates interested in careers in law and aging. These fellowships are full-time and pay $62,000 per year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janna Beling as director, executive, and president; Michael Spurgeon as director, executive, and vice president; Jennifer Mills as CFO; Mary Jane Ciccarello as director; Kristen Beling as director and secretary; and Andrew Dwight Hotchkiss and Stephen Spurgeon as directors.
Albert and Elaine Borchard is led by Janna Beling, Director, Executive & President on every filing since 2021; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janna Beling
Director, Executive & President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $113K (2025)
Andrew Dwight Hotchkiss
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $23K (2025)
Kristen Beling
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$51K (2021) → $51K (2025)
Mary Jane Ciccarello
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $68K (2025)
Michael Spurgeon
Director, Executive & Vice President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $83K (2025)
Stephen Spurgeon
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Jennifer Mills
CFO
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$69K (2021) → $74K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $113K, to Janna Beling (Director, Exec, President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Albert and Elaine Borchard
How much does Albert and Elaine Borchard give each year?
Albert and Elaine Borchard gave $2.0M across 82 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 71 grants.
What is Albert and Elaine Borchard's typical grant size?
Albert and Elaine Borchard's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $24,152, across 82 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert and Elaine Borchard that year got $46K on average.
Where does Albert and Elaine Borchard give grants?
Albert and Elaine Borchard's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (8%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), Las Vegas, NV (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Albert and Elaine Borchard give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Albert and Elaine Borchard's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship" (32 grants) and "Senior Fellowship" (3 grants).
Who are Albert and Elaine Borchard's largest grantees?
Albert and Elaine Borchard's largest 2025 grantees include Pasadena Community Foundation ($160,000), The Regents of the University of California ($140,000 across 4 grants) and Oregon Health & Science University ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 31 grants to individuals ($324,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Albert and Elaine Borchard?
Albert and Elaine Borchard reported $17.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Albert and Elaine Borchard fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to promote research, education, social justice, and the arts and to improve the human condition. Its stated funding priorities are its Centers, youth development, health and medicine, education, the arts, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert and Elaine Borchard?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert and Elaine Borchard's EIN?
Albert and Elaine Borchard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3294377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Albert and Elaine Borchard accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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