The Behr Foundation
The Behr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $246K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Behr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Behr Foundation gave $52K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,500
- -44.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,875
- +53.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $246,217
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Behr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ($25K). Together the top 4 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 50 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Behr Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 418% 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $131K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Naples, FL | Medical | $25,000 |
| Rockford Art Museum Rockford, IL | Artistic | $15,500 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens Rockford, IL | Artistic | $10,000 |
| The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum Pompano Beach, FL | Artistic | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $246,217 | $22,528 | $56,235 | $51,500 | 4 | $52,550 | $19,257 | $12,562 |
| 2024 | $279,924 | $29,977 | $97,347 | $92,100 | 11 | $93,125 | $25,965 | $15,942 |
| 2023 | $347,294 | $15,538 | $59,413 | $54,300 | 13 | $55,300 | $11,526 | $17,178 |
| 2022 | $391,169 | $36,087 | $54,320 | $47,200 | 10 | $48,150 | $31,909 | $19,398 |
| 2021 | $409,402 | $80,102 | $135,760 | $129,200 | 12 | $130,137 | $74,929 | $23,296 |
| 2020 | $465,060 | $35,745 | $138,230 | $131,100 | 14 | — | $30,255 | $26,036 |
| 2019 | $567,545 | $40,578 | $63,915 | $55,500 | 17 | — | $34,184 | $29,633 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Behr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Behr Foundation is led by Richard Behr, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Behr
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Behr Foundation
How much does The Behr Foundation give each year?
The Behr Foundation gave $52K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 11 grants.
What is The Behr Foundation's typical grant size?
The Behr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,750, and its average grant was $12,875, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Behr Foundation give grants?
The Behr Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (2 grants).
Does The Behr Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Behr Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Artistic" (3 grants).
How large is The Behr Foundation?
The Behr Foundation reported $246K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Behr Foundation's EIN?
The Behr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1965900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Behr Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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