Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust
The Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Carlsbad, California. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $10,745 to charitable organizations, including churches, a university, and other nonprofits.
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust gave $11K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $716.333), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,745
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $716
- -36.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $570
- Total assets
- $134,509
- +5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1950 Silverleaf Circle Apt 222, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone: (714) 381-0983
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgetown University ($2K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2024 grants went to recipients in California (52% of grant dollars), Washington, DC (29%), Arizona (9%), Missouri (5%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $538; repeat grants $836. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $600 repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $12K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Expenses | $2,000 |
| St Patrick Catholic Church Carlsbad, CA | General Fund | $1,200 |
| Advent Episcopal Church Sun City West, AZ | General Spending | $1,000 |
| Casa Teresa City of Orange, CA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St Bonaventure Catholic Church Huntington Beach, CA | General Fund | $850 |
| St Elizabeth SetonCatholic Church Carlsbad, CA | General Fund | $700 |
| Word on Fire Washington, DC | General Fund | $600 |
| Society of Jesus St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $570 |
| KBPS San Diego, CA | General Fund | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Spending | $500 |
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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 | $134,509 | $6,766 | $10,952 | $10,745 | 15 | $10,745 | $6,559 | $10,838 |
| 2023 | $127,743 | $5,901 | $12,350 | $12,350 | 11 | $12,350 | $5,901 | $10,840 |
| 2022 | $121,368 | $4,804 | $11,295 | $11,295 | 10 | $11,295 | $4,804 | $11,827 |
| 2021 | $122,116 | $5,810 | $10,052 | — | — | — | $4,159 | $11,295 |
| 2020 | $117,127 | $3,804 | $5,424 | $5,374 | 4 | — | $3,804 | $9,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — 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 for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, education, and other charitable organizations. Georgetown University describes its own founding principle as promoting intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Casa Teresa describes its mission as providing a temporary home and ongoing support for pregnant women and women with newborns who are alone.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 15 grants totaling $10,745. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $2,000, with a median grant of $570. The largest grants included $2,000 to Georgetown University, $1,200 to St Patrick Catholic Church, $1,000 each to Advent Episcopal Church and Casa Teresa, and $850 to St Bonaventure Catholic Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William M Bechtold and Judith A Bechtold as Co-Trustees.
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith A Bechtold
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William M Bechtold
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Willaim M Bechtold (2022) — Co-Trustee
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 Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust
How much does Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust give each year?
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust gave $11K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 11 grants.
What is Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $570, and its average grant was $716, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust that year got $538 on average.
Where does Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust give grants?
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (29%) and Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Carlsbad, CA (2 grants).
Does Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Georgetown University ($2,000), St Patrick Catholic Church ($1,200) and Advent Episcopal Church ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust?
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust reported $135K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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 Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, education, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust's EIN?
Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3765695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bill and Judy Bechtold Charitable Trust 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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