Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc
ISRAEL HENRY BEREN CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its reported grants support organizations including educational institutions, a medical center, a rabbinical school, and an organization whose stated purpose is combating hate.
Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $355K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,198,000
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $355,333
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $42,299,432
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 2020 N Bramblewood St, Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: (316) 265-3311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Jerusalem College of Technology ($1.0M). Together the top 8 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 48 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in New York (78%), Kansas (16%), New Jersey (6%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2021) to $4.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Jerusalem College of Technology New York, NY | General | $1,000,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek Med Cenr in Jerusalem New York, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Combat Hate Foundation Moundridge, KS | Combat Antisemitism Movement | $500,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone New York, NY | Security M. Kvah | $500,000 |
| Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School Riverdale, NY | General | $250,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America Lakewood, NJ | General | $180,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | General | $125,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Community Stress Prevention Center | $125,000 |
| University of Florida Hillel Gainesville, FL | General | $18,000 |
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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 | $42,299,432 | $9,606,084 | $5,332,503 | $3,198,000 | 9 | $3,200,023 | $6,934,722 | $4,127,987 |
| 2023 | $38,025,851 | $17,000,558 | $5,717,660 | $3,081,000 | 8 | $3,082,814 | $14,164,144 | $3,485,350 |
| 2022 | $26,742,953 | $2,357,043 | $6,650,897 | $3,993,540 | 8 | $3,995,050 | $298,255 | $3,598,316 |
| 2021 | $31,036,807 | $8,738,031 | $5,182,393 | $2,551,240 | 11 | $2,552,725 | $5,827,249 | $3,535,771 |
| 2020 | $27,481,169 | $5,599,944 | $5,306,905 | $2,878,250 | 12 | — | $2,716,658 | $2,775,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.1M 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 foundation mission is stated. The grants listed include support for a college, a medical center, a rabbinical school, Hillel, and organizations working on community and anti-hate causes. The Combat Hate Foundation describes its own purpose as educating the public about how hate crimes harm victims and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 9 grants totaling $3,198,000. Grant amounts ranged from $18,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $250,000. It made 8 grants totaling $3,081,000 in 2023 and 8 grants totaling $3,993,540 in 2022.
Among the 2024 grants were $1,000,000 to Friends of the Jerusalem College of Technology; $500,000 each to the American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, Combat Hate Foundation, and Ohr Torah Stone; and $250,000 to Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School. Other grants included $180,000 to Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America, two grants of $125,000 each to PEF Israel Endowment Fund, and $18,000 to University of Florida Hillel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors: Nancy T. Beren, Adam E. Beren, Amy A. Beren Bressman, and Julie Beren Platt.
Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam E. Beren
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy A. Beren Bressman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Beren Platt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy T. Beren
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles B. Spradlin Jr. (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Robert M. Beren (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
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 Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 8 grants.
What is Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $355,333, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (16%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Jerusalem College of Technology ($1,000,000), American Committee for Shaare Zedek Med Cenr in Jerusalem ($500,000) and Combat Hate Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc?
Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc reported $42.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (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 Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The grants listed include support for a college, a medical center, a rabbinical school, Hillel, and organizations working on community and anti-hate causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2529445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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