BHB Foundation
BHB Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $224K.
BHB Foundation at a glance
In short: BHB Foundation gave $95K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,556
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,338,037
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (74% 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 BHB Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Fives Nonprofit Foundation ($25K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BHB Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $53K (2020) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Fives Nonprofit Foundation Truckee, CA | For general operating support in honor of alex duff | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | Donor-Advised Fund, Carolyn M. Bechtel Family Fund 3596. | $20,000 |
| Norcal Bully Breed Rescue Citrus Heights, CA | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Outta the Cage Los Angeles, CA | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Serious Fun Childrens Network Inc Norwalk, CT | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Americas Future Inc North Port, FL | For General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Serious Fun Childrens Network Inc Norwalk, CT | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| High Fives Nonprofit Foundation Truckee, CA | For general operating support in honor of alex duff | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | Donor-Advised Fund, Carolyn M. Bechtel Family Fund 3596. | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,338,037 | $473,593 | $106,265 | $95,000 | 9 | $103,157 | $223,593 | $121,149 |
| 2023 | $1,970,709 | $166,926 | $97,133 | $88,000 | 9 | $96,203 | $66,926 | $105,407 |
| 2022 | $1,910,580 | $823,302 | $104,223 | $89,000 | 8 | $94,154 | $723,287 | $90,069 |
| 2021 | $1,181,847 | $122,620 | $69,314 | $63,500 | 6 | $68,911 | $22,530 | $94,035 |
| 2020 | $1,128,531 | $219,749 | $58,433 | $53,000 | 5 | — | $19,749 | $69,302 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BHB Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BHB Foundation is led by Brian H. Bechtel, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian H. Bechtel
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary H. Bechtel
Vice President, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erin Wilms
V.p. & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about BHB Foundation
How much does BHB Foundation give each year?
BHB Foundation gave $95K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 9 grants.
What is BHB Foundation's typical grant size?
BHB Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BHB Foundation give grants?
BHB Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (16%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Truckee, CA (2 grants), Mountain View, CA (2 grants) and Norwalk, CT (2 grants).
Does BHB Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of BHB Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are BHB Foundation's largest grantees?
BHB Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include High Fives Nonprofit Foundation ($25,000 across 2 grants), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($25,000 across 2 grants) and Serious Fun Childrens Network Inc ($15,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BHB Foundation?
BHB Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (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 is BHB Foundation's EIN?
BHB Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0255757. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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