The Henry E Becker and Pauline S
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. In 2025, it reported 40 grants totaling $7,549,000, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Florida.
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S at a glance
In short: The Henry E Becker and Pauline S gave $7.5M across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $189K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,549,000
- +105.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +110.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $188,725
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $27,837,255
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Henry E Becker and Pauline S
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1605 Main Street 600, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 356-4981
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Henry E Becker and Pauline S funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bay Park Conservancy ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 37 grants of 115 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 9% to New Jersey, 3% to the District of Columbia, 1% to California, and less than 1% to Colorado. Sarasota-area recipients included Bay Park Conservancy, Easter Seals Southwest Florida, and Planned Parenthood of SW Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Henry E Becker and Pauline S gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 321% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 471% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $700K (2020) to $7.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $7.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Park Conservancy Sarasota, FL | General | $1,483,000 |
| Easter Seals Southwest Florida Sarasota, FL | General | $1,075,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of SW Florida Sarasota, FL | General | $1,000,000 |
| Kessler Foundation East Hanover, NJ | General | $650,000 |
| Dolphin Biology Research Institute Sarasota, FL | General | $386,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties Sarasota, FL | General | $381,000 |
| Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition Sarasota, FL | General | $201,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General | $200,000 |
| Sarasota Youth Sailing Sarasota, FL | General | $145,000 |
| Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (Sparcc) Sarasota, FL | General | $125,000 |
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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 | $27,837,255 | $3,690,414 | $8,156,249 | $7,549,000 | 40 | $7,940,655 | $3,343,955 | $1,687,634 |
| 2024 | $32,303,090 | $3,054,895 | $4,462,849 | $3,680,000 | 19 | $4,130,697 | $2,772,738 | $1,782,617 |
| 2023 | $33,711,044 | $9,211,155 | $3,189,103 | $2,402,000 | 20 | $2,713,038 | $8,384,041 | $1,649,296 |
| 2022 | $27,688,992 | $9,352,087 | $1,835,858 | $1,792,500 | 20 | $1,807,100 | $9,001,134 | $1,663,097 |
| 2021 | $20,172,763 | $1,577,916 | $1,598,403 | $1,573,000 | 16 | $1,592,075 | $1,129,539 | $1,762,109 |
| 2020 | $20,193,250 | $1,008,016 | $718,395 | $700,000 | 8 | — | $702,808 | $1,584,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Henry E Becker and Pauline S reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Easter Seals Southwest Florida describes its work as providing therapeutic, educational, and support services for children, adults, and families. Kessler Foundation says its missions are medical rehabilitation research and improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition describes its work as promoting the cultural, creative, and economic vibrancy of Sarasota’s Newtown community.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes providing meals during humanitarian and community crises (World Central Kitchen), supporting instructional sailing for young people (Sarasota Youth Sailing), protecting land and water (Big Waters Land Trust), supporting seniors, children, and nursing staff (Pines of Sarasota Foundation), and protecting and improving local waters through science-driven action (Suncoast Waterkeeper).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $7,549,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,483,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Among the largest were $1,483,000 to Bay Park Conservancy, $1,075,000 to Easter Seals Southwest Florida, $1,000,000 to Planned Parenthood of SW Florida, $650,000 to Kessler Foundation, and $386,000 to Dolphin Biology Research Institute. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general.
Other 2025 recipients included Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota and Desoto Counties ($381,000), Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition ($201,000), World Central Kitchen ($200,000), Sarasota Youth Sailing ($145,000), and Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center ($125,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alice Bowman, Kumar Mahadevan, and Caroline Strickland as trustees.
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alice Bowman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $182K (2025)
Caroline Strickland
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $82K (2025)
Kumar Mahadevan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $182K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pauline S. Becker (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $182K, to Alice Bowman (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Henry E Becker and Pauline S
How much does The Henry E Becker and Pauline S give each year?
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S gave $7.5M across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.7M across 19 grants.
What is The Henry E Becker and Pauline S's typical grant size?
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $188,725, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Henry E Becker and Pauline S give grants?
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (27 grants) and Osprey, FL (2 grants).
Does The Henry E Becker and Pauline S give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Henry E Becker and Pauline S's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Henry E Becker and Pauline S's largest grantees?
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S's largest 2025 grantees include Bay Park Conservancy ($1,483,000), Easter Seals Southwest Florida ($1,075,000) and Planned Parenthood of SW Florida ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Henry E Becker and Pauline S?
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S reported $27.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Henry E Becker and Pauline S fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Easter Seals Southwest Florida describes its work as providing therapeutic, educational, and support services for children, adults, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Henry E Becker and Pauline S?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Henry E Becker and Pauline S's EIN?
The Henry E Becker and Pauline S's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6297485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Henry E Becker and Pauline S accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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