The Israel Henry Beren Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private foundation established in 2011 and based in Wichita, Kansas. The foundation is named after Israel Henry Beren, who helped found Okmar Oil Company in the early 20th century. Operating as part of the broader Beren family philanthropic network, the foundation distributes grants exclusively to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+3.8% YoY
Grant Count
9
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$355K
-7.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Jewish community support organizations
- Religious institutions and faith-based causes
- Orthodox Jewish faith advancement and causes
- Education, particularly higher education institutions
- Medical centers and healthcare organizations
- Philanthropy and grantmaking support
Grantmaking
The foundation exclusively supports preselected charitable organizations and explicitly does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. All grantmaking operates through trustee discretion and existing relationships within the Jewish philanthropic community.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Kansas
- New Jersey
- Israel-related organizations
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Annual Giving:
- Total assets: $42,299,432 (2024)
- Total annual giving: $3,198,000 (2024)
- Total assets: $38,025,851 (2023)
- Total grants made: $2,367,100 (2023)
Revenue & Expenses (2023):
- Total revenues: $17,000,558
- Total expenses: $5,717,660
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of the Jerusalem College of Technology ($1,000,000), American Committee for Shaare Zedek Med Cenr in Jerusalem ($500,000), Combat Hate Foundation ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE ZEDEK MED CENR IN JERUSALEM NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $500,000 |
| BOYS TOWN JERUSALEM FOUNDATION OF AMERICA LAKEWOOD, NJ | GENERAL | $180,000 |
| COMBAT HATE FOUNDATION MOUNDRIDGE, KS | COMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT | $500,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE JERUSALEM COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $1,000,000 |
| OHR TORAH STONE NEW YORK, NY | SECURITY M. KVAH | $500,000 |
| 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 |
| YESHIVAT CHOVEVEI TORAH RABBINICAL SCHOOL RIVERDALE, NY | GENERAL | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is directed by members of the Beren family, all serving without compensation:
- Nancy T. Beren, Director
- Adam E. Beren, Director
- Amy A. Beren Bressman, Director
- Julie Beren Platt, Director
Robert M. Beren served as former President and Treasurer until his death.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY T BEREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ADAM E BEREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY A BEREN BRESSMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE BEREN PLATT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting Jewish educational initiatives, including support for the Robert M. Beren Program on Jewish Classical Education at the University of Florida, announced in 2025. The foundation also contributed to emergency relief efforts through The Jewish Federations of North America's Israel Emergency Campaign in 2023.
Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education announces the launch ofSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Israel Henry Beren Charitable fund?
The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Jewish community support organizations • Religious institutions and faith-based causes • Orthodox Jewish faith advancement and causes • Education, particularly higher education institutions • Medical centers and healthcare organizations • Philanthropy and grantmaking support
How do I apply for a grant from Israel Henry Beren Charitable?
**Grant Amounts:** • Standard grants: $250,000 - $500,000 (religious institutions, smaller nonprofits) • Mid-level grants: $500,000 - $750,000 (community organizations, advocacy groups) • Major grants: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 (educational institutions, medical centers) • Grant median: $200,000 • Grant maximum: $1,000,000 **Application Process:** The foundation exclusively supports preselected charitable organizations and explicitly does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. All grantmaking…
Where does Israel Henry Beren Charitable make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Kansas • New Jersey • Israel-related organizations
What size grants does Israel Henry Beren Charitable award?
In 2024, Israel Henry Beren Charitable awarded 9 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $355K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Israel Henry Beren Charitable's EIN?
Israel Henry Beren Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2529445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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