Beck Family Foundation
The Beck Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It supports organizations and efforts that expand opportunity, remove barriers, and help people and communities thrive.
Beck Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Beck Family Foundation gave $464K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Florida. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $463,590
- -49.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,316
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,094,197
- -4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (15 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beck Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications should be mailed. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Louis S Beck
Mailing address: 4680 Parkway Drive Suite 455, Mason, OH 45040
Phone: (513) 489-1955
Website: https://beckfamily.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beck Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Africa Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $436K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 91 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (43%), Ohio (40%), Michigan (11%), Kansas (2%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beck Family Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 24 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 942% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2021) to $913K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Africa Fund Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $100,000 |
| Temple Beth El Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $91,790 |
| Jewish Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $54,000 |
| Temple Kol Ami West Bloomfield, MI | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| Valley Temple Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $36,000 |
| Tender Mercies Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $26,500 |
| Classic Learjet Foundation Wichita, KS | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| 27 Sandwiches Inc Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,094,197 | $427,062 | $473,592 | $463,590 | 24 | $467,933 | $71,872 | $49,672 |
| 2024 | $1,140,727 | $1,039,786 | $917,420 | $913,410 | 21 | $915,468 | $113,911 | $50,777 |
| 2023 | $1,018,361 | $792,069 | $803,846 | $801,236 | 22 | $802,523 | $37,650 | $51,793 |
| 2022 | $1,030,138 | $627,528 | $620,267 | $620,180 | 12 | $620,180 | $69,783 | $50,727 |
| 2021 | $1,022,877 | $101,128 | $162,164 | $156,450 | 12 | — | $75,227 | $49,594 |
| 2020 | $1,083,913 | $309,591 | $240,914 | $238,030 | 13 | — | $75,384 | $50,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beck Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K 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 says it believes real change starts with opportunity and focuses on helping people build their own paths forward. Its stated principles include dignity, listening to people closest to the work, and supporting lasting independence.
Its focus areas include efforts supporting reproductive healthcare access and queer and transgender communities; education for children in the U.S. and internationally; access to mental healthcare; and emergency response to crises. Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of its grantmaking. Tender Mercies says it provides security, dignity, and community to homeless adults with mental illness. The Healthnetwork Foundation describes connecting members with leading healthcare providers and supporting medical education and research through partner hospitals. The New Africa Fund says it supports local initiatives in Africa in areas including health, livelihood, education, marginalized groups, and women’s empowerment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $463,590. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $100,000 to New Africa Fund, $91,790 to Temple Beth El, $54,000 to Jewish Foundation, and $50,000 each to Temple Kol Ami and University of Cincinnati Foundation. The listed 2025 grants were described as unrestricted.
The foundation reported 21 grants totaling $913,410 in 2024 and 22 grants totaling $801,236 in 2023. Other 2025 recipients included Tender Mercies ($26,500), Healthnetwork Foundation ($10,000), American Cancer Society ($5,000), and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Louis S. Beck as chairman; Staci Graef, Ryan Beck, and Steven Beck as vice presidents; Patty S. Beck as secretary; Jude Samuel Beck as vice president and treasurer; and Marcia Spaeth as vice president and executive director.
Beck Family Foundation is led by Marcia Spaeth Starting, Vice President & Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcia Spaeth Starting
Vice President & Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis S. Beck
Chairman
President Treasurer → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Staci Graef
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jude Samuel Beck Starting
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Patty S. Beck (2020–2025) — Secretary · Filing note: Until 6325
- Former: Ryan Beck (2020–2025) — Vice President · Filing note: Until 6325
- Former: Steven Beck (2020–2025) — Vice President · Filing note: Until 6325
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Beck Family Foundation
How much does Beck Family Foundation give each year?
Beck Family Foundation gave $464K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $913K across 21 grants.
What is Beck Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Beck Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,316, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beck Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Beck Family Foundation give grants?
Beck Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (40%) and Michigan (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (7 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (4 grants).
Does Beck Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Beck Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beck Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Beck Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include New Africa Fund ($100,000), Temple Beth El ($91,790) and Jewish Foundation ($54,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beck Family Foundation?
Beck Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $468K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beck Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it believes real change starts with opportunity and focuses on helping people build their own paths forward. Its stated principles include dignity, listening to people closest to the work, and supporting lasting independence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beck Family Foundation?
Applications should be mailed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beck Family Foundation's EIN?
Beck Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0487227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Beck Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/beck-family-foundation-morg_2a97cc20ea414a4e80e70ee9330d9f96
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