Harry H Beren Foundation ZB

Foundation · Grantmaker Denver, CO EIN: 20-1203311

Harry H Beren Foundation ZB is a private independent foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic activities. The foundation has been tax-exempt since August 2004.

Key facts about Harry H Beren Foundation ZB

EIN: 20-1203311
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $369,000
Grants made (2024): 32
Average grant: $11,531
Median grant: $6,500
New grantees (estimate): 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2024)
Total assets: $6,020,052
Primary geography: Colorado (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Harry H Beren Foundation ZB funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Harry H Beren Foundation ZB's 32 itemized 2024 grants were Colorado (33%), New York (25%) and New Jersey (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (6 grants), Lakewood, NJ (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants). None of its 32 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants) and "Education" (7 grants).

Is Harry H Beren Foundation ZB open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.

91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.0M

+4.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$369K

-0.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-0.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry H Beren Foundation ZB reported a distributable amount of $402K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with no current live grant opportunities listed.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in:

New York
Colorado
New Jersey

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $124K (33%)

New York $94K (25%)

New Jersey $87K (23%)

Maryland $30K (8%)

Ohio $30K (8%)

All other $5K (1%)

Share of all 32 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania

Cities

DenverNew YorkBrooklynLakewoodBaltimoreMonseyPhiladelphiaPomonaToms RiverWickliffeMontvaleBoulder

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $6,020,052
Total Giving: $369,000
Revenue: $648,000
Expenses: $415,000
Total Liabilities: $0

Historical Context: The foundation has maintained consistent financial operations with available tax filing data from 2011 through 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,020,052	$5,786,908	$5,910,115
Revenue	$647,886	$296,316	$333,270
Expenses	$414,742	$419,523	$446,113
Qualifying Distributions	$369,000	$371,000	$386,000
Net Investment Income	$602,144	$248,738	$273,157
Distributable Amount	$401,687	$360,650	$365,399

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

165 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Beth Medrash Govoha of America ($45,000), Hillel Academy of Denver ($45,000), Agudath Israel of America ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BETH MEDRASH GOVOHA OF AMERICA Lakewood, NJ	CHARITABLE	$45,000
HILLEL ACADEMY OF DENVER Denver, CO	EDUCATION	$45,000
AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA New York, NY	CHARITABLE	$30,000
NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE Baltimore, MD	EDUCATION	$30,000
RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF TELSHE Wickliffe, OH	EDUCATION	$30,000
BETH JACOB HIGH SCHOOL OF DENVER Denver, CO	EDUCATION	$24,000
DENVER COMMUNITY KOLLEL Denver, CO	CHARITABLE	$20,000
YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM Denver, CO	CHARITABLE	$20,000
DEGEL YERUSHALAYIM CULTURAL FUND Montvale, NJ	CHARITABLE	$12,000
SHUVU RETURN INC Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$12,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Zev Beren	President	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harry H Beren Foundation ZB fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Harry H Beren Foundation ZB?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $500 to $46,000 • Total giving in 2024: $369,000 **Activity:** The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with no current live grant opportunities listed.

Where does Harry H Beren Foundation ZB make grants?

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in: • New York • Colorado • New Jersey

What size grants does Harry H Beren Foundation ZB award?

In 2024, Harry H Beren Foundation ZB awarded 32 grants totaling $369K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Harry H Beren Foundation ZB required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harry H Beren Foundation ZB reported a distributable amount of $402K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.