BC Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Harrison, NY EIN: 86-1184053

BC Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York. Its 2023 filing reports 22 grants totaling $6,877,543. The organization’s 2022 filing is marked as a final return and states that its board approved dissolution and the transfer of its assets to five family foundations; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.

Key facts about BC Family Foundation Inc

In short: BC Family Foundation Inc gave $6.9M across 22 grants in 2023 (avg $313K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
86-1184053
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$6,877,543
Grants made (2023)
22
Average grant
$312,616
Median grant
$6,000
Primary geography
Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Grant Count

22

Avg Grant Size

$313K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BC Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How BC Family Foundation Inc gives

  • 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out 313% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank describes its work as obtaining and distributing food to people in need through providers and nutrition programs in central and western Virginia. Seven Loaves Services says it provides nutritious food, personal supplies, and other assistance to people in need. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center describes its mission as creating a world free of cancer.

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $6,877,543. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $1,355,064, with a median of $6,000. The largest grants went to Rising Phoenix Charitable Foundation ($1,355,064), MRC Full Circle Foundation ($1,349,498), and Alexander Brady Foundation, Graham Family Foundation, and Island Sunrise Foundation ($1,349,327 each). Each was listed for “charitable purposes.”

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2023 filing’s listed recipient locations include Virginia, Washington, and California. It reports Virginia as accounting for 100% of grant dollars.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.

Cities

MiddleburgWarrentonBristowCamarilloFairfaxMarshallPortlandRyeSeattleVerona

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10M$20M$30M$40M5 grants2021 22 grants2022 22 grants2023

From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6.9M (2022) to $35.1M (2021). In 2023 it made 22 grants totaling $6.9M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Rising Phoenix Charitable Foundation: $1.4MRising Phoenix CharitableFoundation$1.4MMRC Full Circle Foundation: $1.3MMRC Full Circle Foundation$1.3MAlexander Brady Foundation: $1.3MAlexander Brady Foundation$1.3MGraham Family Foundation: $1.3MGraham Family Foundation$1.3MIsland Sunrise Foundation: $1.3MIsland Sunrise Foundation$1.3MBlue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc: $25KBlue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc$25KNRA Foundation: $25KNRA Foundation$25KAmericans in Wartime Experience: $10KAmericans in WartimeExperience$10KNational Sporting Library and Museum: $10KNational Sporting Library andMuseum$10KSeven Loaves Services Inc: $7KSeven Loaves Services Inc$7K

The largest 2023 recipient was Rising Phoenix Charitable Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $6.8M.

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M10$1–5M5$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 49 (69%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rising Phoenix Charitable Foundation Middleburg, VACharitable Purposes$1,355,064
MRC Full Circle Foundation Middleburg, VACharitable Purposes$1,349,498
Alexander Brady Foundation Middleburg, VACharitable Purposes$1,349,327
Graham Family Foundation Middleburg, VACharitable Purposes$1,349,327
Island Sunrise Foundation Middleburg, VACharitable Purposes$1,349,327
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc Verona, VACharitable Purposes$25,000
NRA Foundation Fairfax, VACharitable Purposes$25,000
Americans in Wartime Experience Bristow, VACharitable Purposes$10,000
National Sporting Library and Museum Middleburg, VACharitable Purposes$10,000
Seven Loaves Services Inc Middleburg, VACharitable Purposes$7,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count Assets
2023 $75,326 $7,018,402 $6,877,543 22 —
2022 $75,326 $7,018,402 $6,877,543 22 —
2021 $10,693,812 $35,051,335 $35,051,085 5 $7,525,116
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets—$6,872,790$7,525,116
Revenue$75,326$39,075$10,693,812
Expenses$7,018,402$7,254,691$35,051,335
Qualifying Distributions$252,041$261,947—
Net Investment Income$61,508$65,545$10,693,562
Distributable Amount$80,636$256,344$449,135

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing lists Michael R. Crane as president and director. Directors listed are Magalen C. Webert, William C. Crane III, Kristiane C. Graham, and John Co Bryant.

BC Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael R. Crane, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Michael R. Crane

    President & Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Co Bryant

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristiane C. Graham

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Magalen C. Webert

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William C. Crane III

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 500 Mamaroneck Avenue 301, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: (212) 286-2600

Frequently asked questions about BC Family Foundation Inc

How much does BC Family Foundation Inc give each year?

BC Family Foundation Inc gave $6.9M across 22 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6.9M across 22 grants.

What is BC Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

BC Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $6,000, and its average grant was $312,616, across 22 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does BC Family Foundation Inc give grants?

BC Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Middleburg, VA (9 grants) and Warrenton, VA (5 grants).

Who are BC Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

BC Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Rising Phoenix Charitable Foundation ($1,355,064), MRC Full Circle Foundation ($1,349,498) and Alexander Brady Foundation ($1,349,327), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

What does BC Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from BC Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is BC Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, BC Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $81K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is BC Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

BC Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1184053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.

Does BC Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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