Becker Foundation for Education
Becker Foundation for Education is a private foundation, based in Bucksport, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Becker Foundation for Education at a glance
In short: Becker Foundation for Education gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $22,532
- -81.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Becker Foundation for Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pine Street Inn Inc ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Becker Foundation for Education gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $288K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Street Inn Inc Boston, MA | Educational project | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,532 | $357 | $101,634 | $100,000 | 1 | $101,634 |
| 2023 | $123,809 | $4,904 | $184 | — | — | $184 |
| 2022 | $118,976 | $1,774 | $101,027 | $100,000 | 1 | $101,027 |
| 2021 | $218,370 | $1,152 | $100,950 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,950 |
| 2020 | $319,310 | $203,344 | $289,431 | $287,991 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Becker Foundation for Education's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher John Becker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Anthony Becker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Socorro Almanzor Becker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Anthony Becker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Becker Foundation for Education
How much does Becker Foundation for Education give each year?
Becker Foundation for Education gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Becker Foundation for Education?
Becker Foundation for Education reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $357.
Where does Becker Foundation for Education operate?
Becker Foundation for Education has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maine.
What is Becker Foundation for Education's EIN?
Becker Foundation for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1504071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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