The Beck Foundation
The Beck Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
The Beck Foundation at a glance
In short: The Beck Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,951
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,951
- Median grant
- $5,951
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Beck Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Conspirare Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Beck Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conspirare Inc Austin, TX | Cash donation to non for profit organization. Conspirare engages audiences in extraordinary musical experiences through world-class choral performances and recordings. | $5,951 |
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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 | — | $4,097 | $9,265 | $5,951 | 1 | $5,951 | — | $263 |
| 2023 | $5,168 | $217 | $75 | — | — | — | $142 | $276 |
| 2022 | $5,026 | $1,651 | $1,579 | — | — | — | — | $268 |
| 2021 | $4,954 | $1,665 | $1,585 | — | — | — | — | $297 |
| 2020 | $4,874 | $3,405 | $3,365 | — | — | — | — | $245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Beck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $263 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Beck Foundation is led by Kenneth H. Beck, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth H. Beck
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwen E. Collmann
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce L. Beck
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross K. Beck
Director
On filings since 2020
2 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 The Beck Foundation
How much does The Beck Foundation give each year?
The Beck Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Beck Foundation operate?
The Beck Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
How much is The Beck Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Beck Foundation reported a distributable amount of $263 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Beck Foundation's EIN?
The Beck Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2900045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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