Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2025 grants supported studies and education, as well as synagogue growth and support.
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn gave $30K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,761
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,960
- +145.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,568
- Total assets
- $467,864
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It uses no particular application form; many requests are made in person by appearing before a board member. All grants are subject to approval by the board of directors. Contact listed for applications: IRWIN PASTERNACK.
- Contact
Application contact: Irwin Pasternack
Mailing address: 745 E Maryland Ave 100, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: (602) 279-2808
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva High School of AZ ($17K). Together the top 6 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 84 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Arizona (67%), followed by New York (19%) and California (13%); 1% was listed under an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 69% 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 $20K (2019) to $112K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva High School of AZ Phoenix, AZ | Support Studies and Education | $16,758 |
| Tiferes Stam Inc Brooklyn, NY | Support Studies and Education | $4,688 |
| Cypress Church of Gonzales Gonzales, CA | Support Studies and Education | $4,000 |
| Cong Beth Israel of Phoenix AZ Socttsdale, AZ | Synagogue Growth and Support | $3,135 |
| Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Suffern, NY | Support Studies and Education | $1,000 |
| Abraham Abargel | Support Studies and Education | $180 |
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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 | $467,864 | $27,811 | $33,376 | $29,761 | 6 | $31,368 | $16,085 | $45,549 |
| 2024 | $473,429 | $99,498 | $57,734 | $54,614 | 27 | $55,987 | $18,830 | $59,726 |
| 2023 | $431,665 | $66,861 | $114,877 | $111,659 | 11 | $112,919 | $15,182 | $71,063 |
| 2022 | $479,681 | $168,269 | $76,708 | $75,070 | 20 | $74,890 | $33,014 | $74,088 |
| 2021 | $388,120 | $75,316 | $66,759 | $64,350 | 20 | — | $15,146 | $72,819 |
| 2020 | $379,563 | $38,422 | $37,064 | $34,440 | 10 | — | $17,752 | $66,231 |
| 2019 | $378,205 | $13,593 | $22,568 | $19,502 | 13 | — | $13,423 | $53,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The listed 2025 grant purposes include support for studies and education and for synagogue growth and support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded six grants totaling $29,761. Grants ranged from $180 to $16,758, with a median grant of $3,568. The largest awards were $16,758 to YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL OF AZ, $4,688 to TIFERES STAM INC, $4,000 to CYPRESS CHURCH OF GONZALES, and $3,135 to CONG BETH ISRAEL OF PHOENIX AZ.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists IRWIN G PASTERNACK as president and CHAIM SILVER as director.
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn is led by Irwin G. Pasternack, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irwin G. Pasternack
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chaim Silver
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Serge Lippe (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Terrence J. Rochford (2019–2021) — Director
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 Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn
How much does Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn give each year?
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn gave $30K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $55K across 27 grants.
What is Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $3,568, and its average grant was $4,960, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn give grants?
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Arizona: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and California (13%).
Does Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Studies and Education" (5 grants).
Who are Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva High School of AZ ($16,758), Tiferes Stam Inc ($4,688) and Cypress Church of Gonzales ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn?
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn reported $468K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (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 Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn fund?
No mission statement is provided. The listed 2025 grant purposes include support for studies and education and for synagogue growth and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Dana Cheryl Beitscher Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0838920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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