Becton Family Foundation
The Becton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Homosassa, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in several states, including arts organizations, schools, conservation and heritage groups, and human-services organizations.
Becton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Becton Family Foundation gave $465K across 110 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $465,000
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 110
- +10900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,227
- -99.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $161,716
- +171.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Becton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 308, Homosassa, FL 34487
Phone: (352) 872-7272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Becton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kneisel Hall ($65K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
462 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 461 grants of 462 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maine received 63% of grant dollars, Massachusetts 15%, Florida 11%, California 8%, and Connecticut 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 110 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Becton Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $465K (2025) to $606K (2019). In 2025 it made 110 grants totaling $465K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GFWC Naples Woman's Club Naples, FL | General Support | $35,000 |
| George Stevens Academy Blue Hill, ME | $10,000 is to be allocated to the annual fund. $23,000 is to be allocated to the gateway projects. | $33,000 |
| Community Arts Music Association (Cama) Santa Barbara, CA | Sphinx Virtuosi Performance | $25,000 |
| Kneisel Hall Blue Hill, ME | For the second century capital campaign for concert hall relocation, repair and renovation. | $25,000 |
| Kneisel Hall Blue Hill, ME | $10,000 for season concert videographer. $5,000 for donor appreciation luncheon. $5,000 for composers | $20,000 |
| Kneisel Hall Blue Hill, ME | General Support | $20,000 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust Blue Hill, ME | To be allocated in support of projects related to wallamatogus mountain expansion. | $18,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | To be allocated to transaction costs for the holbrook island additions. | $18,000 |
| Jackson Laboratory Boston, MA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Lifeflight of Maine Foundation Augusta, ME | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,716 | $606,623 | $506,378 | $465,000 | 110 | $470,958 | $573,434 | $323,580 |
| 2024 | $59,471 | $537,543 | $518,427 | $475,000 | 1 | $479,511 | $499,229 | $400,419 |
| 2023 | $1,204,770 | $545,925 | $550,459 | $505,000 | 113 | $505,000 | $500,466 | $452,134 |
| 2022 | $1,209,304 | $613,977 | $615,105 | $574,000 | 123 | $574,000 | $572,872 | $466,143 |
| 2021 | $1,210,432 | $641,781 | $644,076 | $595,000 | 115 | $595,000 | $592,705 | $476,259 |
| 2020 | $1,212,727 | $641,746 | $645,491 | $605,000 | 85 | — | $601,255 | $508,092 |
| 2019 | $1,216,472 | $642,099 | $641,731 | $606,000 | 84 | — | $606,368 | $535,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Becton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $324K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for activities including general operations, school annual-fund and capital projects, musical performances and concerts, and land-conservation projects.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 110 grants totaling $465,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $35,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest were GFWC Naples Woman’s Club ($35,000, general support), George Stevens Academy ($33,000, including support for its annual fund and Gateway projects), Community Arts Music Association ($25,000, for a Sphinx Virtuosi performance), and Kneisel Hall ($25,000, for a concert-hall relocation, repair, and renovation campaign). Other notable grants included $18,000 to Blue Hill Heritage Trust for projects related to Wallamatogus Mountain expansion and $15,000 to LifeFlight of Maine Foundation for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Sheila Heatter, Henry P. Becton Jr., Liz Becton-Read, Jean Becton Bacon, Cynthia Becton, Jeffery Becton, and Justin Heatter.
Becton Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin W. Heatter
Trustee - As Required
Trustee → Trustee - As Required, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$12K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Sheila Heatter
Trustee - As Required
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$19K (2025)
Cynthia Becton
Trustee - As Required
Trustee → Trustee - As Required, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Henry P. Becton Jr.
Trustee - As Required
Trustee → Trustee - As Required, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jean Becton Bacon
Trustee - As Required
Trustee → Trustee - As Required, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jeffery Becton
Trustee - As Required
Trustee → Trustee - As Required, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Liz Becton-Read
Trustee - As Required
Trustee → Trustee - As Required, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffrey Becton (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to Sheila Heatter (Trustee - as Required). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Becton Family Foundation
How much does Becton Family Foundation give each year?
Becton Family Foundation gave $465K across 110 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $475K across 1 grant.
What is Becton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Becton Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,227, across 110 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Becton Family Foundation give grants?
Becton Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blue Hill, ME (33 grants), Deer Isle, ME (11 grants), Boston, MA (8 grants) and Stonington, ME (6 grants).
Does Becton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Becton Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (80 of 110) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Becton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Becton Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kneisel Hall ($65,000 across 3 grants), George Stevens Academy ($37,000 across 3 grants) and GFWC Naples Woman's Club ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Becton Family Foundation?
Becton Family Foundation reported $162K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $471K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $324K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Becton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for activities including general operations, school annual-fund and capital projects, musical performances and concerts, and land-conservation projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Becton Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Becton Family Foundation's EIN?
Becton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6834092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Becton Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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