Hans and Michele Becherer
Hans and Michele Becherer is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $90,500 to charitable organizations working in areas including education, medical research, hospice, animal shelter, disaster response, and community support.
Hans and Michele Becherer at a glance
In short: Hans and Michele Becherer gave $91K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Colorado. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,500
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,227
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,466,553
- -2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hans and Michele Becherer
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 North Detroit Street 202, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 955-6250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hans and Michele Becherer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Good Shepherd Catholic School ($15K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients were in Colorado, New York, Kentucky, South Dakota, Tennessee, Iowa, and California. Colorado received 39% of grant dollars, New York 17%, and Kentucky, South Dakota, and Tennessee 11% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hans and Michele Becherer open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2020) to $131K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic School Denver, CO | Religious | $15,000 |
| Dumb Friends League Denver, CO | Animal Shelter | $10,000 |
| Hildegard House Louisville, KY | Hospice | $10,000 |
| Judi's House Englewood, CO | Education | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Education | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Rivermont Collegiate Bettendorf, IA | Education | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Disaster Response | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Hans and Michele Becherer?
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 | $1,466,553 | $61,439 | $103,501 | $90,500 | 11 | $90,500 | $46,676 | $85,451 |
| 2024 | $1,501,547 | $45,415 | $123,826 | $110,500 | 11 | $110,500 | $30,388 | $85,808 |
| 2023 | $1,585,575 | $13,385 | $129,036 | $115,500 | 11 | $115,500 | $17,159 | $93,461 |
| 2022 | $1,690,756 | $79,166 | $141,250 | $131,000 | 13 | $131,000 | $70,206 | $86,888 |
| 2021 | $1,754,753 | $88,008 | $97,466 | $85,000 | 8 | $85,000 | $78,177 | $94,379 |
| 2020 | $1,764,696 | $-225,985 | $84,162 | $75,500 | 9 | — | $6,035 | $86,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hans and Michele Becherer reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations in several fields. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Judi’s House says it helps children and families grieving a death find connection and healing. Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Other 2025 recipients included education organizations, an animal shelter, a hospice provider, and organizations providing community support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $90,500 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest 2025 grants were $15,000 to Good Shepherd Catholic School in Denver and $10,000 each to Dumb Friends League in Denver, Hildegard House in Louisville, Judi’s House in Englewood, St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, and Tunnels to Towers in Staten Island. Other grants included $5,000 each to Doctors Without Borders, Rivermont Collegiate, and Team Rubicon, and $500 to Revel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michele B. Becherer and Vanessa M. Becherer Kieling as directors.
Hans and Michele Becherer's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michele B. Becherer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vanessa M. Becherer Kieling
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hans and Michele Becherer
How much does Hans and Michele Becherer give each year?
Hans and Michele Becherer gave $91K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 11 grants.
What is Hans and Michele Becherer's typical grant size?
Hans and Michele Becherer's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,227, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hans and Michele Becherer give grants?
Hans and Michele Becherer's top state is Colorado, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Kentucky (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Hans and Michele Becherer give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Hans and Michele Becherer's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Hans and Michele Becherer's largest grantees?
Hans and Michele Becherer's largest 2025 grantees include Good Shepherd Catholic School ($15,000), Dumb Friends League ($10,000) and Hildegard House ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hans and Michele Becherer?
Hans and Michele Becherer reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hans and Michele Becherer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations in several fields. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hans and Michele Becherer?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hans and Michele Becherer's EIN?
Hans and Michele Becherer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4224687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hans and Michele Becherer 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Hans and Michele Becherer funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Hans and Michele Becherer's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Western Union Foundation
Denver, CO
The Western Union Foundation, which closed at the end of 2025, funded workforce readiness, education, job creation, and economic opportunity programs, including support for migrants and displaced people. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50,000 to $500,000, with a median of about $125,000, and went to organizations in multiple U.S. states and around the world. It accepted only requests from preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited applications.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
21
Total Given
$3.9M
Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation
Eagle, ID
The foundation funds 501(c)(3) community programs, employee matching gifts, and scholarships for employees’ children, with recent grants supporting food banks and hunger relief. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $795,172, with a median of $40,565, and supported communities where Lamb Weston operates and employees live and work, including Idaho, Minnesota, Washington, and Oregon. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$12.9M
Grants
11
Total Given
$1.3M
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
Libertygives Foundation
Englewood, CO
LibertyGives Foundation supports Colorado 501(c)(3) charities serving underprivileged and at-risk youth through proactive and preventive programs; applicants must have an actively engaged Liberty Media employee sponsor. It accepts proposals for $1,000 to $150,000, though its 2025 grants ranged from $42 to $43,478, with a median of $1,560. The application is available through the applicant’s Liberty Media contact.
Assets
$21K
Grants
116
Total Given
$790K
United Way Worldwide
Alexandria, VA
United Way Worldwide funds community programs focused on youth opportunity, health, financial security, education, and disaster relief, with 2024 grants made across multiple U.S. states and internationally. Its 209 reported grants ranged from $5,100 to $736,333, with a median of $22,675. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$68.0M
Grants
209
Total Given
$11.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Colorado
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hans and Michele Becherer funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hans-and-michele-becherer-morg_0b1e7de68187417bb6ce56a5421e7550
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_364224687_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Hans and Michele Becherer funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/hans-and-michele-becherer-morg_0b1e7de68187417bb6ce56a5421e7550},
note = {Accessed 2026-11-03. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Hans and Michele Becherer's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Hans and Michele Becherer down — hundreds of funders to go?