The Becton Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1998 and named after Henry Prentiss Becton, former chairman of medical device company Becton, Dickinson and Company. The foundation is now steered by next-generation family members and maintains a broad geographic reach across the United States, supporting diverse communities and initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$59K
-95.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$475K
-5.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
-99.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$475K
+10528.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to:
- Education
- The Arts
- The Environment
- Health
- Human Services
The foundation does not maintain a website, which restricts transparency about grantmaking strategies and guidelines. It appears to conduct its grantmaking proactively, giving primarily based on the board's interests.
Grantmaking
The foundation's education grantmaking primarily supports schools with which the family has a personal connection, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of communities across the United States, including major urban centers like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, as well as smaller towns such as Deer Isle and Blue Hill. Funding activities span 13 states: Maine, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia, California, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent available financial data:
Becton Family Foundation Justin W. Heatter Trustee (Homosassa, FL location):
- Total Assets: $1,204,770 (as of 2023)
- Total Revenues: $545,925 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $550,459 (2023)
- Number of Grants Made: 85 grants in 2023
- Total Grants Awarded: Approximately $505,000 (2023)
Recent notable grants include:
- GFWC Naples Woman's Club: $40,000 (2023)
- George Stevens Academy: $35,000 (2023)
- Community Arts Music Association: $25,000 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,471 | $1,204,770 | $1,209,304 |
| Revenue | $537,543 | $545,925 | $613,977 |
| Expenses | $518,427 | $550,459 | $615,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $479,511 | $505,000 | $574,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $499,229 | $500,466 | $572,872 |
| Distributable Amount | $400,419 | $452,134 | $466,143 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Henry P. Becton Jr. (trustee, associated with Blue Hill Foundation in Concord, MA)
- Jean R. Becton (trustee, associated with Blue Hill Foundation in Concord, MA)
- Justin W. Heatter (trustee, associated with Becton Family Foundation Trust in Homosassa, FL)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN HEATTER | TRUSTEE - AS REQUIRED | — | $24,000 |
| HENRY P BECTON JR | TRUSTEE - AS REQUIRED | — | — |
| LIZ BECTON-READ | TRUSTEE - AS REQUIRED | — | — |
| JEAN BECTON BACON | TRUSTEE - AS REQUIRED | — | — |
| CYNTHIA BECTON | TRUSTEE - AS REQUIRED | — | — |
| JEFFERY BECTON | TRUSTEE - AS REQUIRED | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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