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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 36-3973429

Paul Bechtner Foundation

A private foundation in Winnetka, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 73 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,509,973

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $16,899,807

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,100,500

    Grants listed
    69
    Assets, end of year
    $17,122,443

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,130,000

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $17,023,028

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,481,339

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $17,414,983

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,314,677

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $17,947,100

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,281,467

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $18,083,304

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,061,000

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $18,607,131

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,010,000

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $18,879,841

Grants paid in 2025

73 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Project AvarySan Rafael, CA

    Support children of incarc. Parents

    $220,400
  2. Sustainable Harvest InternationalWashington, DC

    Eliminate tropical deforestation

    $168,500
  3. Math Circles of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Support math in schools

    $129,600
  4. Vanguard DafMalvern, PA

    Supports donor-advised funds

    $80,298
  5. Connect MedSan Diego, CA

    Support hosp. & health care

    $64,825
  6. Global Village InitiativeSummertown, TN

    Support cultural exchange

    $64,800
  7. Nano Detection Laboratory TulaneNew Orleans, LA

    Support medical research

    $51,800
  8. Denver Art MuseumDenver, CO

    Cultural support

    $40,000
  9. San Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego, CA

    Support the arts

    $35,000
  10. Colorado Public RadioCentennial, CO

    Cultural support

    $30,000
  11. NAMI San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Support for mental illness

    $30,000
  12. KPBS RadioSan Diego, CA

    Support public radio

    $25,000
  13. Ubuntu Global ConnectionsConcord, MA

    Support for social services

    $25,000
  14. Citizens Climate EducationCoronado, CA

    Support a livable world

    $20,000
  15. Clean WisconsinMadison, WI

    Support water conservation

    $20,000
  16. EccoaddendumAtlanta, GA

    Support healthy environment

    $20,000
  17. Father's Arms MinistryChicago, IL

    Support children through religion

    $20,000
  18. Friends of AcadiaBar Harbor, ME

    Support cultural resources of park

    $20,000
  19. Geoversity FoundationBorrego Springs, CA

    Support watershed conservancy

    $20,000
  20. Ryan Family YMCASan Diego, CA

    Community support

    $20,000
  21. Salvation ArmyChicago, IL

    Support the needy

    $20,000
  22. San Diego History CenterSan Diego, CA

    Support local history

    $20,000
  23. WVTFRoanoke, VA

    Support public broadcasting

    $20,000
  24. School Justice ProjectWashington, DC

    Support spec. Educ. Needs

    $15,000
  25. Solar CookersSacramento, CA

    Support for social services

    $15,000
  26. Food Bank of Western MassachusettsChicopee, MA

    Support food for the needy

    $12,375
  27. Il Policy InitiativeChicago, IL

    Support taxpayer interests

    $12,375
  28. Injustice WatchChicago, IL

    Support investigative reporting

    $12,375
  29. Open DoorsProvidence, RI

    Support homeless individuals

    $12,375
  30. School on Wheels LALos Angeles, CA

    Support of literacy programs

    $12,375
  31. The Invisible InstituteChicago, IL

    Support nonprofit journalism

    $12,375
  32. American Rivers IncWashington, DC

    Environmental support

    $10,000
  33. Bear Yuba Land TrustGrass Valley, CA

    Support nature conservancy

    $10,000
  34. Evanston Community FoundationEvanston, IL

    Support for social services

    $10,000
  35. Holy Family MinistryNorthfield, IL

    Support for social services

    $10,000
  36. Int'l Campaign for TibetWashington, DC

    Cultural support for tibet

    $10,000
  37. NRDCNew York, NY

    Support for the environment

    $10,000
  38. Sierra ClubOakland, CA

    Environmental support

    $10,000
  39. South Yuba River Citizens LeagueNevada City, CA

    Environmental support

    $10,000
  40. St Vincent Depaul SocietyOrland Park, IL

    Support the needy

    $10,000
  41. Sumi NungwaSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Support for elders

    $10,000
  42. Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    Support of first responders' family

    $10,000
  43. University of San Diego Sch of LawSan Diego, CA

    Support higher education

    $10,000
  44. Water CharityCrestline, CA

    Support global water projects

    $10,000
  45. Winnetka Historical SocietyWinnetka, IL

    Cultural support

    $10,000
  46. Yosemite ConservancySan Francisco, CA

    Support for the national park

    $10,000
  47. Open City AdvocatesWashington, DC

    Support city's civilians & landmarks

    $7,500
  48. Refuge PointBoston, MA

    Support vulnerable refugees

    $7,500
  49. The Nature ConservancyChicago, IL

    Support nature

    $7,500
  50. Block Club ChicagoChicago, IL

    Provide coverage to diverse areas

    $5,500
  51. Hamilton Wood Type MuseumTwo Rivers, WI

    Preserve wood type in printing

    $5,500
  52. Boulder JJCBoulder, CO

    Support for social services

    $5,000
  53. Case Western School of LawCleveland, OH

    Educational support

    $5,000
  54. Congregation Bonai ShalomBoulder, CO

    Support accepting inclusive members

    $5,000
  55. Cu FoundationBroomfield, CO

    Educational support

    $5,000
  56. Jewish ColoradoDenver, CO

    Support for social services

    $5,000
  57. Kellogg School of ManagementEvanston, IL

    Support of higher education

    $5,000
  58. Polestar GardensFort Collins, CO

    Support for social services

    $5,000
  59. Moran Center for Youth AdvocacyEvanston, IL

    Support youth advocacy

    $5,000
  60. College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME

    Support higher education

    $2,500
  61. San Diego Society of Nat HistorySan Diego, CA

    Support for environmental education

    $2,500
  62. Jahbat FCEvanston, IL

    Support safe/fun environ. For kids

    $1,000
  63. Land & Garden PreserveSeal Harbor, ME

    Support preservation of pub. Lands

    $1,000
  64. Maine Coast Heritage TrustMt Desert, ME

    Support land protection projects

    $1,000
  65. Maine Coast MissionNortheast Harbor, ME

    Support for remote island residents

    $1,000
  66. Me Public BroadcastingLewiston, ME

    Support public broadcasting

    $1,000
  67. Mt Desert Island Historical SocMt Desert, ME

    Support local history

    $1,000
  68. Northeast Harbor LibraryNe Harbor, ME

    Support cultural activities

    $1,000
  69. SW Harbor LibrarySouthwest Harbor, ME

    Support cultural arts

    $1,000
  70. University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI

    Environmental support

    $1,000
  71. Weru Salt Pond BroadcastingEast Orland, ME

    Support public broadcasting

    $1,000
  72. WTTW Channel 11Chicago, IL

    Support public broadcasting

    $1,000
  73. WbezChicago, IL

    Support public broadcasting

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment6 grants $248,50036% of the total
  2. Crime and legal aid2 grants $227,90033% of the total
  3. Arts and culture3 grants $105,00015% of the total
  4. International aid2 grants $35,0005% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $15,0002% of the total
  6. Social science1 grant $15,0002% of the total
  7. 4 other causes6 grants $44,3756% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California18 grants $545,100
  2. Illinois17 grants $272,725
  3. District of Columbia5 grants $211,000
  4. Colorado6 grants $90,000
  5. Pennsylvania1 grant $80,298
  6. Tennessee1 grant $64,800
  7. Louisiana1 grant $51,800
  8. Massachusetts3 grants $44,875
  9. Maine10 grants $30,500
  10. Wisconsin3 grants $26,500

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Paul C WeaverDIRECTOR/PRE Hours 3Pay $0
  • Martha J WeaverDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Robert P WeaverDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • William T WeaverDIRECTOR/ TR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Helen W KinnairdDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Sasha TaylorDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Oren HovemannDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Paul DC WeaverDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Tucker Devault-WeaverDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Joanie WeaverDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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