Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation
Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.4M in total assets. In 2024, it made $209K in qualifying distributions.
Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $20,391,926
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $544,360
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $209,390
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $209,390
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas H Bechtler Arts Foundation Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $205,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,391,926 | $544,360 | $209,390 | — | — | $209,390 |
| 2023 | $20,616,628 | — | $215,896 | — | — | $215,896 |
| 2022 | $20,419,133 | $166,005 | $205,015 | $205,000 | 1 | $205,015 |
| 2021 | $20,732,101 | $110,198 | $37,108 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $20,755,005 | — | $140,142 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $20,834,922 | $640,000 | $284,651 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert S Lilien
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Bechtler-Levin
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andreas H Belcher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andreas H. Bechtler (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: John Boyer (2019–2020) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation
How large is Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation?
Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation reported $20.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $544K.
What is Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation?
Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $20.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation operate?
Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation's EIN?
Bechtler Collection Preservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5698834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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