Fundacion Bechara Inc
Fundacion Bechara Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Juan, PR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
Fundacion Bechara Inc at a glance
In short: Fundacion Bechara Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $150,922
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Fundacion Bechara Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brigham and Women's Hospital Center ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fundacion Bechara Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $50K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Center Boston, MA | Biomedical Research Studies | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,922 | $122,288 | $130,625 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 |
| 2023 | $159,725 | $169,060 | $122,203 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 |
| 2022 | $113,464 | $61,160 | $136,010 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $190,930 | $243,532 | $171,559 | $30,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $115,899 | $133,333 | $129,511 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fundacion Bechara Inc is led by Daphne Bechara, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daphne Bechara
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ana Rita Santaella
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ana Vallejo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Antonio Casellas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caridad Pierluisi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean Charles Fieddler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jose Rafael Zapata
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Juan Carlos Aguayo
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruben Jordan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vilma Velez
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wilfredo J. Borroto
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Francisco Bechara
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Vilma Lopez
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alexa Borroto
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
$24K (2023) → $24K (2024)
Lisanne Bechara
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rebecca Bechara
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alexa Bechara (2021–2022) — Executive Di
- Former: Margarita Garcia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daphne Bechara Rivera (2020) — President
- Former: Francisco Bechara Rivera (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisanne Bechara Rivera (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Rebecca Bechara Rivera (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Vilma Lopez de Victoria (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Alexa Borroto (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Fundacion Bechara Inc
How much does Fundacion Bechara Inc give each year?
Fundacion Bechara Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Fundacion Bechara Inc?
Fundacion Bechara Inc reported $151K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $122K.
What is Fundacion Bechara Inc?
Fundacion Bechara Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Juan, PR. It holds $151K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fundacion Bechara Inc operate?
Fundacion Bechara Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Fundacion Bechara Inc's EIN?
Fundacion Bechara Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0752214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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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