BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Established in 2012 as a US 501(c)(3) organization, it coordinates US giving for the BC Partners Foundation, which supports charities worldwide that matter to its people and the communities where it works.
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc at a glance
In short: BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc gave $104K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,488
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +86.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,732
- -49.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,430
- Total assets
- $121,189
- +372.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (18 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 650 Madison Avenue 3Rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 891-2880
Website: https://bcpartners.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Association of Asian American Investment Managers ($20K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 199 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as supporting charities worldwide. In filing year 2025, recipients were based in multiple US states and Washington, DC; the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in New York (27%), California (19%), North Carolina (14%), and Washington, DC (14%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 28 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $590 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2025) to $279K (2020). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Asian American Investment Managers San Francisco, CA | Community Development | $20,000 |
| Grayson Murray Foundation Inc Garner, NC | Human Services | $15,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation Washington, DC | Health & Research | $15,000 |
| Give Directly Inc New York, NY | Human Services | $8,222 |
| The Vienna Philharmonic Society New York, NY | Arts & Culture | $8,182 |
| American Friends of Fiesta Clasica Foundation Miami, FL | Arts & Culture | $5,972 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Human Services | $5,540 |
| The 92ND Street Y New York, NY | Humanitarian Needs | $5,540 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame Newport, RI | Arts & Culture | $5,250 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | Human Services | $3,060 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,189 | $200,025 | $104,513 | $104,488 | 28 | $104,488 | $3,736 |
| 2024 | $25,677 | $110,025 | $110,851 | $110,847 | 15 | $110,847 | $1,335 |
| 2023 | $26,503 | $50,025 | $124,062 | $124,002 | 48 | $124,002 | $2,421 |
| 2022 | $100,540 | $265,025 | $183,656 | $183,561 | 57 | $183,561 | $2,502 |
| 2021 | $19,171 | $121,500 | $161,303 | $161,127 | 51 | $161,127 | $3,240 |
| 2020 | $58,974 | $310,025 | $278,916 | $278,796 | 63 | — | $2,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The BC Partners Foundation says it focuses on supporting young people—including children and young adults affected by illness, crisis, or disaster, and people from disadvantaged backgrounds—along with community development and arts and education.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations working in several fields. For example, the Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation received $15,000; the organization says its mission is to advance melanoma research, treatments, and prevention. The Vienna Philharmonic Society received $8,182 and says it supports the orchestra and extends its performances in the United States, including through educational programs. The International Tennis Hall of Fame received $5,250; it describes its work as preserving tennis history and offering educational and community youth programs. Other 2025 recipients included Brothers for Life, which says it supports injured combat veterans through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid, and City Squash, which says it helps youth from at-risk backgrounds develop academically, athletically, and personally.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $104,488. Grants ranged from $63 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,430. The largest grants included $20,000 to the Association of Asian American Investment Managers for community development; $15,000 each to the Grayson Murray Foundation for human services and the Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation for health and research; and $8,222 to GiveDirectly for human services.
Other reported 2025 grants included $8,182 to the Vienna Philharmonic Society, $5,972 to American Friends of Fiesta Clasica Foundation, $5,540 each to the International Rescue Committee and the 92nd Street Y, and $5,250 to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Sibenac and Paolo Notarnicola as directors, Sandra Haughton as secretary, and Andrew Zhu as treasurer.
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Sibenac
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paolo Notarnicola
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Haughton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Zhu
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dale Ledbetter (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Mitch Schinbein (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc
How much does BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc give each year?
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc gave $104K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 15 grants.
What is BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's typical grant size?
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,430, and its average grant was $3,732, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc give grants?
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and North Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants).
Does BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts & Culture" (9 grants), "Human Services" (9 grants) and "Health & Research" (3 grants).
Who are BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's largest grantees?
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Association of Asian American Investment Managers ($20,000), Grayson Murray Foundation Inc ($15,000) and Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc?
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc reported $121K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc fund?
The BC Partners Foundation says it focuses on supporting young people—including children and young adults affected by illness, crisis, or disaster, and people from disadvantaged backgrounds—along with community development and arts and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BC Partners Foundation (US) 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 ↑
What is BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's EIN?
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4605710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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