NEWTON & ROCHELLE BECKER

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

LARKSPUR, CAEIN 203822168 Website

Annual Giving

$3.7M-38% YoY

Grants

Median Grant

$12K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust is dedicated to safeguarding democratic values and ensuring the future of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. Established by Newton Becker (1928 – 2012) in 2006, the California-based charitable trust supports more than 100 grantees annually.

Focus Areas

jewish communityisrael-related programsjewish educationjewish journalism and publicationssynagogue and congregational institutionsjewish family and social servicesjournalism and fact-checkingdemocracy and civic engagement

Grant Types

general operating support

Funded Initiatives

Supports more than 100 grantees annually focused on Research and Education to Advance Middle East Peace and Security; Jewish Continuity and Identity; Supporting Democratic Values; California Jewish Communities; Cultural and Civic Institutions

How to Apply

The Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-38%

$3.7M

Grants

Median

$12K

States

2023+15%

$5.9M

Grants

Median

$30K

States

2022

$5.1M

Grants

Median

$25K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$12K

Typical Grant (Median)

$2K

Smallest

$6K

25th Pctile

$48K

75th Pctile

$1.9M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $6K and $48K.

Largest Recent Grants

$1.9M

2024

SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND

FL · GENERAL SUPPORT

$334K

2024

FRIENDS OF ELNET

NY · GENERAL SUPPORT

$204K

2024

BAY AREA JEWISH FEDERATION

CA · GENERAL SUPPORT

$125K

2024

PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC

NY · GENERAL SUPPORT

$117K

2024

POLITIFACT

FL · GENERAL SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$2.2M6 grants

$624K22 grants

$568K8 grants

$160K4 grants

$50K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$157.4M

$3.7M(2.3%)

2023

$147.8M

$5.9M(4.0%)

2022

$140.4M

$5.1M(3.7%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.