Beren Sea Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Established in January 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking. The foundation maintains limited staffing and operates with a preselected grantmaking approach.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.2M
-16.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
+55.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$302K
-46.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Health Care
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Jewish causes and community support
- Israel-related initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on a preselected basis only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation selects its grantees rather than responding to grant proposals.
Grant Range
approximately $16,000 to $56,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Kansas (particularly Wichita)
- New York
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total assets: $8.0 million to $11.4 million
- Total annual giving: $4.2 million to $5.1 million
- Total revenues: $15.1 million (2024)
- Total expenses: $11.7 million (2024)
Funding Source: The foundation receives significant support from the Robert M Beren Family Foundation, which granted $5.5 million to Beren Sea Foundation in 2024.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Combat Hate Foundation ($2,775,000), Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($1,100,000), Abavath Achim Congregation ($100,234).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABAVATH ACHIM CONGREGATION WICHITA, KS | GENERAL | $100,234 |
| CENTER FOR HEARING AND COMMUNICATION NEW YORK, NY | CHC COMMUNICATION PARTNER AND GALA | $11,500 |
| COMBAT HATE FOUNDATION MOUNDRIDGE, KS | GENERAL | $2,775,000 |
| LIVINGTREE SCHOOL MCHENRY, IL | GENERAL | $180 |
| MAUREEN CONNOLLY BRINKER TENNIS FOUNDATION WICHITA, KS | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY | RICHARD WONG LAB | $51,000 |
| MID-KANSAS JEWISH FEDERATION WICHITA, KS | 2023 CONTRIBUTION & LUNCH JEWISH HERITAGE MONTH | $60,018 |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC NEW YORK, NY | BEREN-GALILA INITIATIVE | $1,100,000 |
| PENN HILLEL PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL | $85,000 |
| PENN STATE UNIVERSITY STATE COLLEGE, PA | GENERAL | $155 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Adam E. Beren (President and Secretary)
- Ellen Beren (Treasurer)
All board members serve with minimal time commitment (1 hour per week) and receive no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM E BEREN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ADAM E BEREN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ELLEN BEREN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Beren Sea Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Health Care • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Jewish causes and community support • Israel-related initiatives
How do I apply for a grant from Beren Sea Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Recent annual giving ranges from approximately $3.1 million to $5.1 million • Grant amounts typically range from $1,000 to $3.6 million • Median grant size: approximately $16,000 to $56,000 • The foundation made 6 to 14 grants in recent years **Application Process:** The foundation operates on a preselected basis only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation selects its grantees rather than responding to grant proposals. **Recent Grantees (2023-…
Where does Beren Sea Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Kansas (particularly Wichita) • New York • Pennsylvania
What size grants does Beren Sea Foundation award?
In 2024, Beren Sea Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $302K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Beren Sea Foundation's EIN?
Beren Sea Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0800568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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