Also known as: Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation · Brendan and Helen Bechtel Foundation · Bechtel Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 862824870) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation reported 31 grants totaling $3,893,333 to 28 organizations across 5 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $1,600,000 to National Geographic Society.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Society | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,150,000 |
| Yale University | NEW HAVEN, CT | $600,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | BAR HARBOR, ME | $250,000 |
| Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation of the D of C | WASHINGTON, DC | $166,666 |
| Mount Desert Land and Garden Preserve | SEAL HARBOR, ME | $125,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 |
| Washington DC Police Foundation | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 |
| Anacostia Riverkeeper | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society Inc | BLADENSBURG, MD | $25,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Casey Trees | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | ANNAPOLIS, MD | $25,000 |
| Community Forklift | EDMONSTON, MD | $25,000 |
| Community of Hope Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| House of Ruth | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Marthas Table | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| MY Sister's Place Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| N Street Village Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Design Center Inc | BALTIMORE, MD | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | WARRENTON, VA | $25,000 |
| Rock Creek Conservancy Inc | BETHESDA, MD | $25,000 |
| Some Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Together WE Bake | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $25,000 |
| Youthbuild DC Public Charter School Inc | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation | ARLINGTON, VA | $20,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME | $6,667 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
