Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California, that supports scientific research and young scientists. Established in 1977 by Dr. Arnold O. Beckman and Mrs. Mabel Beckman, it funds programs in chemistry and the life sciences, including research awards, postdoctoral fellowships, undergraduate research experiences, and Orange County community activities.
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation at a glance
In short: Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation gave $30.2M across 294 grants in 2025 (avg $103K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,239,850
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 294
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $102,857
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $775,402,315
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation directs applicants to its website for program forms and materials. Proposals are checked for eligibility and completeness, then reviewed by scientific panels and executive committees. The foundation’s filing states that it does not consider proposals outside its programs.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 deadlines are June 15 for the Beckman Scholars Program, July 31 for the Beckman Young Investigator Program, and September 4 for the Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 deadlines are June 15 for the Beckman Scholars Program, July 31 for the Beckman Young Investigator…
- Contact
Application contact: Catrina Bryant
Mailing address: 100 Academy Way, Irvine, CA 92617
Phone: (949) 560-0918
Website: https://beckman-foundation.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 Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Amount
US $224,000 - US $542,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Beckman Orange County, CA Community Grants
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Beckman Scholars Program Grant
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Amount
Approximately US $26,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois ($3.9M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $16.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
986 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 650 grants of 986 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in California (48%) and Illinois (17%), followed by Massachusetts (8%), New York (3%), and New Jersey (3%). Its local community grants are for organizations serving youth in Orange County, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 294 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation gives
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21.0M (2019) to $33.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 294 grants totaling $30.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caltech Beckman Institute Pasadena, CA | Research, General Support & Education | $3,681,000 |
| Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana, IL | Research, General Support & Education | $3,681,000 |
| Stanford Beckman Center Stanford, CA | Research, General Support & Education | $2,564,000 |
| City of Hope Beckman Research Institute Duarte, CA | Research, General Support & Education | $1,923,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Research, General Support & Education | $1,000,000 |
| UCI Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic Irvine, CA | Research, General Support & Education | $641,000 |
| Research Corporation for Science Advancement Tucson, AZ | Research, General Support & Education | $600,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, WI | Research, General Support & Education | $334,585 |
| Furman University Greenville, SC | Research, General Support & Education | $326,685 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | Research, General Support & Education | $310,000 |
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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 | $775,402,315 | $46,433,639 | $36,474,799 | $30,239,850 | 294 | $33,160,765 | $37,069,798 | $36,042,459 |
| 2024 | $720,883,415 | $25,935,800 | $32,289,144 | $27,679,998 | 286 | $30,705,946 | $30,312,967 | $33,159,234 |
| 2023 | $652,616,638 | $11,785,715 | $41,714,210 | $31,412,008 | 126 | $34,174,797 | $14,783,951 | $30,794,019 |
| 2022 | $639,441,907 | $35,282,385 | $35,704,110 | $33,658,037 | 279 | $35,644,255 | $40,411,844 | $42,048,530 |
| 2021 | $743,078,769 | $35,753,304 | $37,384,794 | $30,639,349 | 1 | — | $32,247,741 | $39,141,008 |
| 2020 | $611,277,118 | $21,295,161 | $32,772,692 | $27,261,490 | 1 | — | $24,213,664 | $28,759,842 |
| 2019 | $588,376,722 | $28,327,149 | $29,222,036 | $20,994,090 | 2 | — | $25,089,496 | $28,736,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36.0M 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 stated mission is to support leading-edge research in chemistry and the life sciences, broadly interpreted, and to foster the invention of methods, instruments, and materials that open new avenues for research and application. Its stated priorities include young investigators, new ideas, and innovative research.
The foundation generally makes grants to program-related nonprofit research institutions to promote research in chemistry and the life sciences. Its programs also include support for early-career faculty, postdoctoral researchers in fundamental chemistry or chemical instrumentation, and undergraduate researchers. Local community grants support organizations with innovative STEM/STEAM activities in Orange County, California.
Among the 2025 recipients, the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope stated that its primary purpose is to conduct medical research. UC San Diego Foundation stated that it raises private support for UC San Diego’s research, teaching, and public service mission. Kids at Science described its work as providing science professional development for Orange County STEM specialists. These are the recipients’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 294 grants totaling $30,239,850. Grant amounts ranged from $40 to $3,681,000, with a median of $26,000.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $3,681,000 each to Caltech Beckman Institute and the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois; $2,564,000 to Stanford Beckman Center; $1,923,000 to City of Hope Beckman Research Institute; and $1,000,000 to UC San Diego Foundation. These grants were listed for research, general support, and education.
The Beckman Scholars Program provides a 15-month mentored research experience in chemistry, biological sciences, or interdisciplinary combinations. Its institutional awards span three years and support six student-mentor pairs. The foundation describes the 2026 program as an open call to eligible institutions. The Beckman Young Investigator Program supports promising early-career faculty in the chemical and life sciences; projects are normally funded for four years, with awards in the range of $600,000. The Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship supports postdoctoral research in fundamental chemistry or chemical instrumentation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Lyon, PhD, as chairman. Directors listed are Dr. Annaliese Franz, Dr. Deborah Wuttke, Shlomi Nachman, Steven Pizula, Dr. Phil Leduc, Dr. Jane Buchan, Dr. Peng Jen, Dr. Kent Hill, and Dr. Susan Wente.
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation is led by Anne Hultgren, Executive Director & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Hultgren
Executive Director & CEO
Executive Director → Executive Director & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$301K (2019) → $497K (2025)
Andrew Lyon PhD
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Wuttke
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Pizula
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Buchan
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Monson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shlomi Nachman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annaliese Franz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne McNeil
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Haworth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Hill
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Leduc
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wente
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Forbes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ke Hu
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peng Jen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shiv Halasyyamani
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Johnston
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Rahn
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Dorrance-Tomlinson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jason Shear (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Karl Mueller (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kim Orth (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: David Hollander (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Wescombe (2019–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Lawrence Kline (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Fosheim (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Simon (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline Dorrance (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: William May (2019–2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $497K, to Dr Anne Hultgren (Executive Director & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
How much does Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation give each year?
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation gave $30.2M across 294 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27.7M across 286 grants.
What is Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's typical grant size?
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $26,000, and its average grant was $102,857, across 294 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation give grants?
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (17%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cambridge, MA (14 grants), Irvine, CA (13 grants), Nashville, TN (13 grants) and New York, NY (11 grants).
Does Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (293 of 294) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's largest grantees?
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois ($3,921,000 across 2 grants), Caltech Beckman Institute ($3,681,000) and Stanford Beckman Center ($2,564,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation?
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation reported $775.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36.0M (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 Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support leading-edge research in chemistry and the life sciences, broadly interpreted, and to foster the invention of methods, instruments, and materials that open new avenues for research and application. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation?
The foundation directs applicants to its website for program forms and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's EIN?
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3169713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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