Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation
The BECKMAN-MATSUI FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. It made 12 contributions totaling $29,726 in 2024 to charitable organizations.
Key facts about Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation
In short: Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-4722181
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,726
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $2,477
- Median grant
- $1,932
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024)
- Total assets
- $571,977
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$572K
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$30K
-1.7% YoY
Grant Count
12
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-1.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a community college foster-youth scholarship program, a university foundation, journalism and reproductive-rights organizations, environmental organizations, food banks, and community-service organizations.
Feeding San Diego, which received $863, describes its mission as connecting people facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, which received $500, describes its mission as investing in its members by funding programs that fulfill the evolving needs of women.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $29,726. Grants ranged from $500 to $8,000, with a median grant of $1,932. Its largest grants included $8,000 to MiraCosta Community College Foster Youth Scholarship Program, $5,000 to UCSB Foundation, and $3,000 each to ProPublica, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Earthjustice.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 66% of grant dollars, New York recipients 20%, and recipients in Washington, DC 10%. Washington state and Ohio each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $34K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $30K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miracosta Community College Foster Youth Scholarship Program ($8K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miracosta Community College Foster Youth Scholarship Program Oceanside, CA | Contribution | $8,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Propublica New York, NY | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Center for the Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Earthjustice Washington, DC | Contribution | $3,000 |
| San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | Contribution | $2,000 |
| The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation San Diego, CA | Contribution | $1,863 |
| Jewish Family Service San Diego San Diego, CA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Irc San Diego San Diego, CA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | Contribution | $863 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $571,977 | $34,049 | $31,623 | $29,726 |
| 2023 | $564,820 | $18,709 | $49,187 | $30,234 |
| 2022 | $582,625 | $20,419 | $53,319 | $33,561 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $571,977 | $564,820 | $582,625 |
| Revenue | $34,049 | $18,709 | $20,419 |
| Expenses | $31,623 | $49,187 | $53,319 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $29,726 | $30,234 | $33,561 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $468 | $3,869 |
| Distributable Amount | $30,051 | $29,728 | $30,232 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William R. Beckman as CFO and Connie Matsui-Beckman as CEO.
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation is led by Connie Matsui-Beckman, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Connie Matsui-Beckman
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William R. Beckman
CFO
On filings since 2020
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.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 484, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Phone: (858) 759-0100
Frequently asked questions about Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation
How much does Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation give each year?
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 12 grants.
What is Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,932, and its average grant was $2,477, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation give grants?
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (12 grants).
Who are Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miracosta Community College Foster Youth Scholarship Program ($8,000), Ucsb Foundation ($5,000) and Propublica ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation?
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation reported $572K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (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 Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation's EIN?
Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4722181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beckman-Matsui Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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