Harry H Beren Foundation ZB
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado, and files Form 990-PF. Its 2024 grants went to charitable and educational organizations, including schools, rabbinical colleges, and community organizations.
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB at a glance
In short: Harry H Beren Foundation ZB gave $369K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Colorado. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $369,000
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,531
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $6,020,052
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (33% 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 ZB
- 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 Suite 600, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 888-5727
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry H Beren Foundation ZB funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beth Medrash Govoha of America ($45K). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (33%), New York (25%), New Jersey (23%), Maryland (8%), and Ohio (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harry H Beren Foundation ZB open to new grantees?
9%
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 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 $327K (2020) to $386K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,020,052 | $647,886 | $414,742 | $369,000 | 32 | $369,000 | $602,144 | $401,687 |
| 2023 | $5,786,908 | $296,316 | $419,523 | $371,000 | 32 | $371,000 | $248,738 | $360,650 |
| 2022 | $5,910,115 | $333,270 | $446,113 | $386,000 | 34 | $386,000 | $273,157 | $365,399 |
| 2021 | $6,100,341 | $1,026,735 | $375,506 | $344,500 | 35 | $344,500 | $1,512,944 | $408,180 |
| 2020 | $5,449,112 | $442,466 | $403,288 | $327,000 | 32 | — | $366,178 | $341,483 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included grants designated for education and charitable purposes. Among the recipients, Rabbinical College of Telshe describes its work as operating a post-secondary institution offering advanced rabbinical education and a high-school preparatory program. Agudath Israel of America says its community-services mission addresses social challenges through projects in education, human services, and social action.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $369,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median of $6,500. Notable grants included $45,000 to Beth Medrash Govoha of America and $45,000 to Hillel Academy of Denver; $30,000 each to Agudath Israel of America, Ner Israel Rabbinical College, and Rabbinical College of Telshe; and $24,000 to Beth Jacob High School of Denver.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Zev Beren is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB is led by Zev Beren, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Zev 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 ZB
How much does Harry H Beren Foundation ZB give each year?
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB gave $369K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $371K across 32 grants.
What is Harry H Beren Foundation ZB's typical grant size?
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $11,531, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry H Beren Foundation ZB that year got $1K on average.
Where does Harry H Beren Foundation ZB give grants?
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB's top state is Colorado, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were 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).
Does Harry H Beren Foundation ZB give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Harry H Beren Foundation ZB's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants) and "Education" (7 grants).
Who are Harry H Beren Foundation ZB's largest grantees?
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB's largest 2024 grantees include Beth Medrash Govoha of America ($45,000), Hillel Academy of Denver ($45,000) and Agudath Israel of America ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harry H Beren Foundation ZB?
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $402K (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 Harry H Beren Foundation ZB fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included grants designated for education and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry H Beren Foundation ZB?
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 ZB's EIN?
Harry H Beren Foundation ZB's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1203311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harry H Beren Foundation ZB 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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