Brett D Begemann Fdn
Brett D Begemann Fdn is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $460K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Brett D Begemann Fdn at a glance
In short: Brett D Begemann Fdn gave $460K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $460,000
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $51,111
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $9,351,354
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Brett D Begemann Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Missouri ($150K). Together the top 9 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 39 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brett D Begemann Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2019) to $460K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Unrestricted General | $150,000 |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $75,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| National FFA Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Kidsmart Maryland Heights, MO | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| Guardian Angel Settlement Association St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $35,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Operation Food Search St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Curators of the University of Missouri Columbia, MO | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,351,354 | $1,140,057 | $574,490 | $460,000 | 9 | $496,578 | $1,084,230 | $522,769 |
| 2024 | $8,788,602 | $1,112,730 | $505,171 | $410,000 | 9 | $445,116 | $1,058,859 | $495,594 |
| 2023 | $8,177,852 | $548,576 | $495,808 | $415,000 | 8 | $445,664 | $501,876 | $440,034 |
| 2022 | $8,130,448 | $492,482 | $524,783 | $430,000 | 8 | $465,163 | $439,168 | $448,759 |
| 2021 | $8,168,250 | $1,603,703 | $414,677 | $315,000 | 5 | $352,457 | $546,615 | $468,659 |
| 2020 | $6,978,471 | $1,295,423 | $363,886 | $295,000 | 4 | — | $250,568 | $342,215 |
| 2019 | $6,050,764 | $204,068 | $235,273 | $170,000 | 3 | — | $164,385 | $321,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brett D Begemann Fdn reported a distributable amount of $523K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brett D Begemann Fdn is led by Brett D. Begemann, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brett D. Begemann
Director & President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Begemann
Director & V President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew B. Begemann
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M. Talleur
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Brett D Begemann Fdn
How much does Brett D Begemann Fdn give each year?
Brett D Begemann Fdn gave $460K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $410K across 9 grants.
What is Brett D Begemann Fdn's typical grant size?
Brett D Begemann Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $51,111, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brett D Begemann Fdn give grants?
Brett D Begemann Fdn gives mostly in Missouri: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants) and Columbia, MO (2 grants).
Does Brett D Begemann Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brett D Begemann Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brett D Begemann Fdn's largest grantees?
Brett D Begemann Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include University of Missouri ($150,000), Donald Danforth Plant Science Center ($75,000) and Washington University ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brett D Begemann Fdn?
Brett D Begemann Fdn reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $497K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $523K (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 Brett D Begemann Fdn's EIN?
Brett D Begemann Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2077778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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