The Behm Family Foundation
The Behm Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Madison, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
The Behm Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,073
- +41.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $6,190
- +51.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $2,028
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,038
- +5561.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Behm Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
How The Behm Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 336% of 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 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Historical Society Madison, OH | Donation | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,073 | $6,190 | $2,038 | — | — | $2,028 | $603 |
| 2023 | $9,921 | $4,079 | $36 | — | — | — | $977 |
| 2022 | $5,878 | $7,659 | $5,087 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — |
| 2021 | $3,306 | — | — | — | — | — | $163 |
| 2020 | $3,306 | $1,016 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Behm Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $603 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Behm Family Foundation is led by Courtney E. Behm, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Courtney E. Behm
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trevor N. Behm
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wilford N. Behm
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Behm Family Foundation
How large is The Behm Family Foundation?
The Behm Family Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $603 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Behm Family Foundation operate?
The Behm Family Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Behm Family Foundation's EIN?
The Behm Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2074377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 March 8, 2022)
- 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 April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Behm Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Alamo Kiwanis Club Charities Funding Request Due October 31, 2026
- Women's Health Fund Grants Circle of Friends: Up to $2,000; Women's Giving Circle: In excess of $2,000 · Due October 31, 2026
- Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant Average grant $1,000–$5,000 · Due October 31, 2026
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