The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $186K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,302,770
- +1055.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $186,110
- +725.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $24,936
- -60.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (92% 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 Dr Robert a Behar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Chicago ($1.2M). Together the top 7 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 26 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation gives
- Giving grew 272% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2023) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago Chicago, IL | College Career Exploration | $1,195,270 |
| Robert M Beren Academy Houston, TX | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Congregation Beth Ram Bam Houston, TX | General Contribution | $34,000 |
| Lev Aharon West Long Branch, NJ | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Houston Young Jewish Professionals Houston, TX | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | College Career Exploration | $2,500 |
| George C Marshall Research Foundation Lexington, VA | General Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,936 | $1,248,422 | $1,302,819 | $1,302,770 | 7 | $1,302,770 | $1 | $12,710 |
| 2023 | $62,848 | $95,009 | $120,310 | $112,770 | 5 | $112,770 | $6 | $13,661 |
| 2022 | $66,821 | $947,374 | $950,946 | $947,000 | 4 | $947,000 | — | $13,182 |
| 2021 | $62,323 | $94,857 | $350,119 | $349,820 | 5 | $349,820 | — | $16,287 |
| 2020 | $317,585 | $734,695 | $623,282 | $619,681 | 5 | — | — | $8,106 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation is led by Robert A. Behar, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert A. Behar
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J. Douglas Sutter
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael B. Easley
Director
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 Dr Robert a Behar Foundation
How much does The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation give each year?
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $113K across 5 grants.
What is The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $186,110, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation give grants?
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Chicago ($1,195,270), Robert M Beren Academy ($50,000) and Congregation Beth Ram Bam ($34,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation?
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation reported $25K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation's EIN?
The Dr Robert a Behar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4505953. 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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