BAK Family Foundation Inc
BAK Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New Rochelle, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $16K.
BAK Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: BAK Family Foundation Inc gave $16K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,574
- -69.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,596
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,292
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who BAK Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lincoln Square Synagogue ($5K). Together the top 6 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How BAK Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $102K (2019). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square Synagogue New York, NY | General Tax-Exempt Purposes. | $5,400 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue Cheswick, PA | General Tax-Exempt Purposes. | $3,075 |
| Amit Children Inc New York, NY | General Tax-Exempt Purposes. | $2,584 |
| The Tikvah Fund New York, NY | General Tax-Exempt Purposes. | $2,000 |
| Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach Atlantic Beach, NY | General Tax-Exempt Purposes. | $1,475 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel New York, NY | General Tax-Exempt Purposes. | $1,040 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $20,304 | $15,574 | 6 | $15,574 | $42 |
| 2023 | $20,304 | — | $51,198 | $50,648 | 14 | $50,648 | $2,974 |
| 2022 | $71,502 | — | $39,995 | $37,000 | 4 | $37,000 | $4,760 |
| 2021 | $111,497 | — | $52,248 | $50,000 | 4 | $50,000 | $6,412 |
| 2020 | $163,745 | $200,000 | $63,825 | $60,950 | 5 | — | $4,711 |
| 2019 | $27,570 | — | $104,603 | $102,260 | 9 | — | $3,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BAK Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $42 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BAK Family Foundation Inc is led by Esther Bak, V. President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Esther Bak
V. President & Treasurer
V. President & Secretary → V. President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harris Bak (2019–2020) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about BAK Family Foundation Inc
How much does BAK Family Foundation Inc give each year?
BAK Family Foundation Inc gave $16K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 14 grants.
What is BAK Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
BAK Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,292, and its average grant was $2,596, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BAK Family Foundation Inc give grants?
BAK Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does BAK Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of BAK Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are BAK Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
BAK Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lincoln Square Synagogue ($5,400), Adat Shalom Synagogue ($3,075) and Amit Children Inc ($2,584), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is BAK Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, BAK Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $42 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is BAK Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
BAK Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5016032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work BAK Family Foundation Inc funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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