Harry H Beren Foundation Dib
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations, including educational and religious institutions.
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib at a glance
In short: Harry H Beren Foundation Dib gave $103K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,999
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,029
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,377,040
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (45% 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 Harry H Beren Foundation Dib
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1888 Sherman St 600, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 295-7772
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry H Beren Foundation Dib funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beth Medrash Govoha of America ($38K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to organizations in New York (45%), New Jersey (42%), Maryland (5%), Ohio (5%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harry H Beren Foundation Dib open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 34 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $103K (2024) to $136K (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Medrash Govoha of America Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $37,860 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Kesser Torah Monsey, NY | General Use | $7,500 |
| Bais Medrosh Elyon Monsey, NY | ED | $7,000 |
| NER Israel Rabbinical College Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $4,900 |
| Rabinical College of Telshe Wickliffe, OH | Educational | $4,900 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Educational | $4,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital New York, NY | Charitable | $3,800 |
| Agudath Israel of America New York, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Ezras Torah Suffern, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Ponevez Yeshiva New York, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2023, the foundation made 36 grants; in 2022, it made 32.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,377,040 | $69,465 | $118,945 | $102,999 | 34 | $102,999 | $73,243 | $102,410 |
| 2023 | $2,426,520 | $58,663 | $128,137 | $112,684 | 36 | $112,684 | $66,316 | $102,999 |
| 2022 | $2,495,994 | $43,359 | $151,030 | $131,740 | 32 | $131,740 | $55,170 | $112,687 |
| 2021 | $2,603,664 | $54,611 | $156,961 | $135,630 | 32 | $135,630 | $33,280 | $131,741 |
| 2020 | $2,706,014 | $133,406 | $152,864 | $133,200 | 33 | — | $113,739 | $135,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry H Beren Foundation Dib reported a distributable amount of $102K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants include purposes such as “CHARITABLE,” “EDUCATIONAL,” “GENERAL USE,” and “ED.”
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Yeshiva University describes its work as providing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and post-doctoral education and training, as well as research and clinical programs. Torah Schools for Israel says it supports religious educational programs for children in the United States and Israel. Lakewood Cheder School says it provides religious and secular education for elementary-age children. Agudath Israel of America describes community-service projects addressing social challenges, including education and human services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $102,999. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $37,860, with a median of $1,000.
The largest grants included $37,860 to Beth Medrash Govoha of America; $7,500 to Yeshiva Gedolah Kesser Torah; $7,000 to Bais Medrosh Elyon; $4,900 each to Ner Israel Rabbinical College and Rabinical College of Telshe; and $4,000 to Yeshiva University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David I Beren is listed as president.
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib is led by David I. Beren, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David I. Beren
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Harry H Beren Foundation Dib
How much does Harry H Beren Foundation Dib give each year?
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib gave $103K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 36 grants.
What is Harry H Beren Foundation Dib's typical grant size?
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,029, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry H Beren Foundation Dib that year got $8K on average.
Where does Harry H Beren Foundation Dib give grants?
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (42%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (8 grants), Lakewood, NJ (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Monsey, NY (4 grants).
Does Harry H Beren Foundation Dib give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Harry H Beren Foundation Dib's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants) and "Educational" (10 grants).
Who are Harry H Beren Foundation Dib's largest grantees?
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib's largest 2024 grantees include Beth Medrash Govoha of America ($37,860), Yeshiva Gedolah Kesser Torah ($7,500) and Bais Medrosh Elyon ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harry H Beren Foundation Dib?
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry H Beren Foundation Dib fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include purposes such as “CHARITABLE,” “EDUCATIONAL,” “GENERAL USE,” and “ED.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry H Beren Foundation Dib?
The foundation 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 Harry H Beren Foundation Dib's EIN?
Harry H Beren Foundation Dib's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1203410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harry H Beren Foundation Dib 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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