Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation
The Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including food relief, housing, older adults, health, and humanitarian response.
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation at a glance
In short: Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation gave $854K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $853,600
- +142.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,867
- +127.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $52,335
- -79.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (11 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: M Greenberg-515 Madison Av 31St Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 401-5750
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($63K). Together the top 10 received $520K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 83 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 21% to recipients in DC, 6% each to recipients in Georgia and Tennessee, and 4% to recipients in Oklahoma. The filing lists grants to organizations in other states as well, including California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 33 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $32K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2022) to $854K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $854K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $63,000 |
| World Food Program Washington, DC | Activities Pursuant to the Organizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $62,500 |
| Food Bank NYC New York, NY | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Atlanta, GA | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $55,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $54,000 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $50,000 |
| Make a Wish New York, NY | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $50,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $50,000 |
| Dorot New York, NY | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $45,000 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OK | Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,335 | $648,297 | $855,260 | $853,600 | 33 | $853,600 | $554,049 |
| 2023 | $259,298 | $566,951 | $353,733 | $352,400 | 31 | $352,400 | $3,784 |
| 2022 | $46,080 | $103,000 | $56,920 | $54,250 | 19 | $54,250 | $6 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations with varied charitable missions. For example, World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and promote decent shelter; and DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and help them live independently.
Other 2024 recipients include Feed the Children, whose stated mission is to work with communities to end child hunger; Special Olympics, which describes its work as fostering acceptance and inclusion through sports, health, and education; Human Rights Watch, which says it investigates abuses and advocates for human rights; Fresh Air Fund, which provides experiences and programs for New York City children from low-income families; and Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $853,600. Grants ranged from $600 to $63,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest were World Central Kitchen ($63,000), World Food Program ($62,500), Food Bank NYC ($55,000), Habitat for Humanity ($55,000), City Meals on Wheels ($54,000), City Harvest ($50,000), Make a Wish ($50,000), St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital ($50,000), and DOROT ($45,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Wax Kassal, Robert M. Hebble, and Helaine F. Hebble as directors.
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Wax Kassal
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helaine F. Hebble
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Hebble
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation
How much does Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation give each year?
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation gave $854K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $352K across 31 grants.
What is Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation's typical grant size?
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,867, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation give grants?
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Activities Pursuant to the Organizations 501(C)(3) Purposes" (21 grants) and "Activities Pursuant to the Organaizations 501(C)(3) Purposes" (12 grants).
Who are Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation's largest grantees?
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Central Kitchen ($63,000), World Food Program ($62,500) and Food Bank NYC ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation?
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $648K.
What does Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations with varied charitable missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation's EIN?
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2643656. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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