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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
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Tax year 2025
$327,134
- Grants listed
- 21
- Assets, end of year
- $4,364,571
-
Tax year 2024
$280,000
- Grants listed
- 18
- Assets, end of year
- $2,952,169
-
Tax year 2023
$285,000
- Grants listed
- 21
- Assets, end of year
- $2,648,041
-
Tax year 2022
$262,000
- Grants listed
- 19
- Assets, end of year
- $4,443,133
-
Tax year 2021
$305,500
- Grants listed
- 21
- Assets, end of year
- $4,530,196
-
Tax year 2020
$290,500
- Grants listed
- 20
- Assets, end of year
- $4,326,051
-
Tax year 2019
$276,500
- Grants listed
- 20
- Assets, end of year
- $4,419,582
-
Tax year 2018
$295,500
- Grants listed
- 20
- Assets, end of year
- $4,475,643
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Troopreach FoundationSanta Barbara, CA
General operating
$42,134 -
California Science Center FoundatioLos Angeles, CA
Science support
$25,000 -
University of RedlandsRedlands, CA
Educational support
$25,000 -
Entertainment Community FundNew York, NY
Performing arts and entertaiment support
$20,000 -
Harvard-Westlake SchoolLos Angeles, CA
Educational support
$20,000 -
Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA
University support
$20,000 -
The Thacher SchoolOjai, CA
Educational support
$20,000 -
Individual
Foster children placement and mental services
$20,000 -
Individual
SUPPORT [individual]
$20,000 -
Childrens Hospital of La FoundatioLos Angeles, CA
Medical support
$15,000 -
Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA
Academic support
$15,000 -
Assistance League of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Philanthropic support
$10,000 -
Episcopal Community ServicesNational City, CA
Philanthropic support
$10,000 -
Vineyard TheatreNew York, NY
Performing arts and entertainment support
$10,000 -
Individual
Cultural and theatrical support
$10,000 -
National Wildlife FederationReston, VA
Support wildlife
$10,000 -
Individual
Support animals
$10,000 -
Pacific Lodge Youth ServicesSanta Barbara, CA
Philanthropic support
$10,000 -
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural HisSanta Barbara, CA
Museum support
$5,000 -
Venice Chamber Community FoundationVenice, CA
Philanthropic support
$5,000 -
Western Los Angeles County CouncilVan Nuys, CA
Philanthropic support
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education3 grants $65,00048% of the total
- Human services3 grants $30,00022% of the total
- Mutual benefit1 grant $20,00015% of the total
- Arts and culture1 grant $15,00011% of the total
- Public affairs1 grant $5,0004% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- California14 grants $227,134
- New York2 grants $30,000
- Virginia1 grant $10,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Michael BekinsCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $25,000
- Richard BekinsCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $25,000
- Jacqueline BekinsCO-TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $25,000
The return
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