The Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust appears to make large, concentrated gifts to a donor-advised intermediary rather than directly to operating nonprofits. All recorded giving (three grants totaling $6.525M) went to Schwab Charitable Fund, suggesting the trustees use a DAF to manage and regrant their philanthropy. There is no visible program-specific focus in the record — the trust favors channeling funds for later distribution.
Highly concentrated: few large grants, all directed repeatedly to a single intermediary (Schwab Charitable Fund). Acts as a funding source/vehicle rather than a direct programmatic grantmaker.
Schwab Charitable Fund
NEWTON & ROCHELLE BECKER CHARITABLE TRUST is based in Larkspur, CA. It reported $14,736,267 in annual grants and $157,378,165 in total assets on its latest 990 on file, for 2025. The record shows a national grantmaking scope, with 42% of grants going to recipients in California and New York listed as the state where it gives most often. The trust does not fund individuals and is classified as a regular funder. Its recorded grantmaking is concentrated in donor-advised intermediary support and in program areas tied to Jewish continuity and identity, cultural and civic institutions, California Jewish communities, supporting democratic values, and research and education related to Middle East peace and security. Recent grants show several large awards to named recipients. SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND (ORLANDO, FL) received $2,500,000 in 2023, $2,100,000 in 2024, and $1,925,000 in 2025, all listed as general support. FRIENDS OF ELNET (NEW YORK, NY) received $486,410 in 2024 and $334,245 in 2025. BAY AREA JEWISH FEDERATION (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) received $203,600 in 2025. Other recurring recipients include PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC (NEW YORK, NY), THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION INC (NEW YORK, NY), FAIRVOTE (TAKOMA PARK, MD), and JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL BAY AREA (SAN FRANCISCO, CA).
Recent grantmaking spans donor-advised fund contributions, Jewish continuity and identity, and civic or democratic institutions. Notable grants include SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND (ORLANDO, FL), which received $2,500,000 in 2023, $2,100,000 in 2024, and $1,925,000 in 2025 for general support. FRIENDS OF ELNET (NEW YORK, NY) received $486,410 in 2024 and $334,245 in 2025. BAY AREA JEWISH FEDERATION (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) received $203,600 in 2025. The active program list also includes Cultural and Civic Institutions, Supporting Democratic Values, California Jewish Communities, and Advancing Middle East Peace and Security (Research & Education).
The trust’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list shows several much larger awards, including multimillion-dollar grants to SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND (ORLANDO, FL). The trust does not fund individuals and is listed as a regular funder. Its active programs state that unsolicited applications are not accepted. The data also show repeated general-support grants, including recurring awards to the same recipients across multiple years.
$3.7M
$157.4M
$6.7M
$8.6M
Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$50K
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NEWTON & ROCHELLE BECKER CHARITABLE TRUST gives nationally. California is the HQ state, and 42% of grants went to recipients there. New York is the state where it gives most often. Other states appearing in the recent grants list include Washington, DC; Florida; Maryland; and Massachusetts. All recorded recipient-country distribution is in the US, with 212 grants and no non-US countries shown in the distribution.
The active program descriptions list unsolicited applications as false for the programs shown. The trust’s grantmaking in the record is also concentrated in general support to named recipients and donor-advised intermediary grants.
Its active programs include Jewish continuity and identity, cultural and civic institutions, California Jewish communities, supporting democratic values, and research and education to advance Middle East peace and security. Recent grants also include general support to intermediary and advocacy or education organizations.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards, such as $2,500,000, $2,100,000, and $1,925,000 to SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND (ORLANDO, FL).
It gives nationally. California is the headquarters state, and 42% of grants went to recipients there. New York is where it gives most often, and recent grants also went to recipients in Washington, DC; Florida; Maryland; and Massachusetts.
Recent grants include SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND (ORLANDO, FL), FRIENDS OF ELNET (NEW YORK, NY), BAY AREA JEWISH FEDERATION (SAN FRANCISCO, CA), PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC (NEW YORK, NY), THE JERUSALEM FOUNDATION INC (NEW YORK, NY), and FAIRVOTE (TAKOMA PARK, MD).
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | ORLANDO, FL | $1,925,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF ELNET | NEW YORK, NY | $334,245 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BAY AREA JEWISH FEDERATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $203,600 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| POLITIFACT | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $117,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SIXPOINT | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL | $115,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY BAY AREA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH POLICY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN FRANCISCO-MARIN FOOD BANK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TO BE HONEST INC | SEATTLE, WA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| POYNTER INSTITUTE OF MEDIA STUDIES | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA | MORAGA, CA | $45,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OSHMAN FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | PALO ALTO, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY VENTURE PARTNERS | MILL VALLEY, CA | $35,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION BETH SHOLOM | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $33,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HACKSHACKERS | WASHINGTON DC, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAIRVOTE | SILVER SPRING, MD | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RAND CORPORATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK | NEW YORK, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY | SYRACUSE, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE TEAM PROGRAM | LARKSPUR, CA | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY OF WRITERS | NEVADA CITY, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| J JEWISH NEWS | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LICK-WILMERDING HIGH SCHOOL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOUNT TAMALPAIS COLLEGE | SAN QUENTIN, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SIXTEEN RIVERS PRESS | SANTA CRUZ, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SPIRIT ROCK MEDITATION CENTER | WOODACRE, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TOPSHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY | TOPSHAM, ME | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARIN OPEN STUDIOS | SAUSALITO, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CALIFORNIA FILM INSTITUTE | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $5,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GUARDIANS OF LOS ANGELES JEWISH HEALTH | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EDUCATION FIRST CAMBODIA | SAUSALITO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HILLEL | SYRACUSE, NY | $3,600 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PALM BEACH SYNAGOGUE | PALM BEACH, FL | $3,600 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | CORAL GABLES, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PENINSULA TEMPLE SHOLOM | BURLINGAME, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LEHIGH UNIVERSITY | BETHLEHEM, PA | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY | SYRACUSE, NY | $1,800 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $1,800 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,800 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | ORLANDO, FL | $2,100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF ELNET | NEW YORK, NY | $486,410 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUNDS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND
$1,925,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF ELNET
$334,245GENERAL SUPPORT
BAY AREA JEWISH FEDERATION
$203,600GENERAL SUPPORT
POLITIFACT
$117,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
JEWISH POLICY CENTER
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SAN FRANCISCO-MARIN FOOD BANK
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TO BE HONEST INC
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA
$45,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COMMUNITY VENTURE PARTNERS
$35,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION BETH SHOLOM
$33,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RAND CORPORATION
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE TEAM PROGRAM
$12,000GENERAL SUPPORT
COMMUNITY OF WRITERS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
J JEWISH NEWS
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LICK-WILMERDING HIGH SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MOUNT TAMALPAIS COLLEGE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SIXTEEN RIVERS PRESS
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
SPIRIT ROCK MEDITATION CENTER
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
TOPSHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
MARIN OPEN STUDIOS
$6,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE GUARDIANS OF LOS ANGELES JEWISH HEALTH
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EDUCATION FIRST CAMBODIA
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HILLEL
$3,600GENERAL SUPPORT
PALM BEACH SYNAGOGUE
$3,600GENERAL SUPPORT
PENINSULA TEMPLE SHOLOM
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
$1,800GENERAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
$1,800GENERAL SUPPORT