Beckman Laser Institute Inc
Beckman Laser Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Fountain Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6.1M. Net investment income was $43K.
Beckman Laser Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Beckman Laser Institute Inc gave $6.1M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2.0M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,116,030
- +508.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,038,677
- +305.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,456,410
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Beckman Laser Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of CA - Irvine ($3.5M). Together the top 2 received $3.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,456,410), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Beckman Laser Institute Inc gives
- Giving grew 1111% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $505K (2021) to $6.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of CA - Irvine Irvine, CA | Robolase & medical program; pulmonary research; sol kimel memorial endowed graduate student award | $3,459,620 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,456,410 |
| Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers Bellingham, WA | Funding to support the spark program for year 1& 2 | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $42,651 | $6,152,947 | $6,116,030 | 3 | $6,152,879 | $42,651 | $57,117 |
| 2023 | $6,111,902 | $52,706 | $1,206,073 | $1,005,884 | 2 | $1,190,110 | $189,277 | $310,089 |
| 2022 | $7,260,993 | $551,556 | $787,715 | $630,000 | 2 | $760,990 | $526,556 | $394,639 |
| 2021 | $8,746,414 | $974,842 | $619,270 | $505,000 | 2 | — | $949,812 | $385,734 |
| 2020 | $7,700,422 | $930,395 | $963,120 | $780,000 | 2 | — | $904,755 | $384,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beckman Laser Institute Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Beckman Laser Institute Inc is led by Art Fine JD, Chairman & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Art Fine JD
Chairman & CEO
Vice Chairman → Chairman & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Nascimento
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Strahs PhD
Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hanisee CFA
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sadik Esener PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael W. Berns (2020–2023) — Chairman & CEO
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 Beckman Laser Institute Inc
How much does Beckman Laser Institute Inc give each year?
Beckman Laser Institute Inc gave $6.1M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 2 grants.
What is Beckman Laser Institute Inc's typical grant size?
Beckman Laser Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,456,410, and its average grant was $2,038,677, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beckman Laser Institute Inc give grants?
Beckman Laser Institute Inc gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Beckman Laser Institute Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Beckman Laser Institute Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Beckman Laser Institute Inc?
Beckman Laser Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Fountain Valley, CA.
How much is Beckman Laser Institute Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Beckman Laser Institute Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Beckman Laser Institute Inc's EIN?
Beckman Laser Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3800459. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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