Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus
The Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Larkspur, California. Established by Newton Becker in 2006, it supports work to safeguard democratic values and ensure the future of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus at a glance
In short: Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus gave $3.7M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in Florida. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,663,445
- -38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -41.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,946
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $157,378,165
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (10 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% 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 Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 Larkspur Landing Circle 199, Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: (415) 461-4260
Website: https://beckertrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
406 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 289 grants of 406 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust lists California Jewish communities as a priority and describes support for research and education related to the Middle East and Israel. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (60%), California (17%), and New York (15%); recipients in Washington, DC, received 4%, and those in Washington state received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 47 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $3.7M (2024) to $5.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | General Support | $1,925,000 |
| Friends of Elnet New York, NY | General Support | $334,245 |
| Bay Area Jewish Federation San Francisco, CA | General Support | $203,600 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General Support | $125,000 |
| Politifact St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $117,000 |
| Sixpoint Saint Petersburg, FL | General Support | $115,000 |
| Jewish Policy Center Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| United Way Bay Area San Francisco, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Poynter Institute of Media Studies Saint Petersburg, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $157,378,165 | $6,728,803 | $8,612,794 | $3,663,445 | 47 | $7,054,766 | $5,199,453 | $7,477,797 |
| 2023 | $147,846,548 | $4,236,959 | $10,626,491 | $5,926,910 | 80 | $8,846,669 | $2,526,302 | $7,086,199 |
| 2022 | $140,411,471 | $5,963,859 | $9,311,313 | $5,145,912 | 85 | $7,911,765 | $2,506,307 | $7,342,525 |
| 2021 | $179,394,273 | $14,820,252 | $9,324,755 | $5,384,708 | 106 | $7,824,026 | $13,012,582 | $8,258,193 |
| 2020 | $164,684,568 | $6,497,928 | $8,570,161 | $5,577,697 | 88 | — | $5,574,970 | $6,855,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus reported a distributable amount of $7.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s stated purpose is to safeguard democratic values and ensure the future of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Its website describes an approach that includes strategic investments in under-addressed problems, supporting aligned organizations, investing in emerging organizations, and using information technology.
The Trust’s priorities include research and education concerning the Middle East and Israel, Jewish continuity and identity, democratic values, California Jewish communities, and cultural and civic institutions. Examples of grantees’ work include PEF Israel Endowment Funds, which says it supports needy people and health and educational institutions in Israel; SixPoint, which says it combats antisemitism and other forms of hate by empowering digital storytellers; and To Be Honest, which says it addresses hatred toward Israel and the Jewish people and other groups targeted by extremism. FairVote describes its work as researching and advancing voting reforms, while the Anti-Defamation League says it fights antisemitism and other forms of hate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 47 grants totaling $3,663,445. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $1,925,000, with a median of $12,000. The largest reported grants included $1,925,000 to Schwab Charitable Fund, $334,245 to Friends of ELNET, $203,600 to Bay Area Jewish Federation, $125,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, and $117,000 to PolitiFact. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Becker as managing trustee and Ann Becker, Ken Haas, and Dane Ross as trustees.
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus is led by David Becker, Managing Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Becker
Managing Trustee
Managing Trustee & President → Managing Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$431K (2020) → $494K (2024)
Ann Becker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Ken Haas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Dane Ross
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$9K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $494K, to David Becker (Managing Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus
How much does Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus give each year?
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus gave $3.7M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.9M across 80 grants.
What is Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus's typical grant size?
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $77,946, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus that year got $20K on average.
Where does Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus give grants?
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), St Petersburg, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus's largest grantees?
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($1,925,000), Friends of Elnet ($334,245) and Bay Area Jewish Federation ($203,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus?
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus reported $157.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.5M (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 Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus fund?
The Trust’s stated purpose is to safeguard democratic values and ensure the future of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus?
The Trust does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus's EIN?
Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3822168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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