The Bpb and Hbb Foundation

SAN FRANCISCO, CA EIN: 20-0721589

The Bpb and Hbb Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $276K.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$500K

-75.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$500K

-75.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bpb and Hbb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Bpb and Hbb Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $2.0M (57%)

California $1.0M (29%)

Connecticut $500K (14%)

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia

Cities

New HavenOjaiWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	—	$22,845,323	$24,065,671
Revenue	$375,603	$897,464	$8,236,832
Expenses	$530,497	$2,073,270	$625,733
Qualifying Distributions	$526,666	$2,062,185	$512,250
Net Investment Income	$275,603	$797,464	$8,136,446
Distributable Amount	$629,695	$837,093	$1,002,018

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Yale University ($500,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT	TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE'S DEAN'S ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND	$500,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HELEN B BECHTEL	PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR	—	—
BRENDAN P BECHTEL	V.P./SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	—	—
AMY DUNPHY	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bpb and Hbb Foundation?

The Bpb and Hbb Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does The Bpb and Hbb Foundation operate?

The Bpb and Hbb Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia.

What size grants does The Bpb and Hbb Foundation award?

In 2023, The Bpb and Hbb Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $500K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Bpb and Hbb Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Bpb and Hbb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.