The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $51K.
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship at a glance
In short: The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship gave $85K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,167
- +65.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,089,319
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University ($20K). Together the top 6 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $103K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | To Assist Women Entrepreneurs Build Successful Businesses. | $20,000 |
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | To Sponsor Summit Innovation Challenge Initiative | $20,000 |
| Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY | Donation to for General Fund Account | $15,000 |
| Darussafaka High School | Sponsorship of Entrepreneurship for Youth Program. | $15,000 |
| Million Womens MENTORSBIZ&US Inc New York, NY | Annual payment to become one of the founding members of the milton women mentors program to provide young women mentorship in the stem fields | $10,000 |
| International Youth Foundation Baltimore, MD | Sponsor International Youth Day | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,089,319 | $244,163 | $263,933 | $85,000 | 6 | $86,574 | $51,145 |
| 2023 | $2,109,089 | $67,085 | $266,757 | $102,918 | 12 | $102,918 | — |
| 2022 | $1,941,185 | $-16,420 | $217,064 | $73,914 | 11 | $132,480 | — |
| 2021 | $2,174,669 | $912,384 | $249,749 | $84,952 | 11 | $210,794 | $219,498 |
| 2020 | $1,471,660 | $715,857 | $155,071 | $36,250 | 7 | — | — |
| 2019 | $910,874 | $327,368 | $102,183 | $43,428 | 7 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship is led by Ali Beba, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ali Beba
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Umran Beba
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kutay Beba
Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Korhan Beba (2019–2022) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship
How much does The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship give each year?
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship gave $85K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 12 grants.
What is The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship's typical grant size?
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship give grants?
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (24%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship's largest grantees?
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship's largest 2024 grantees include Columbia University ($20,000), Trinity College ($20,000) and Mercy College ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship?
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $244K.
What is The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship?
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship's EIN?
The Beba Innovation and Entrepreneurship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3701017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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