Bcg Charitable Foundation

BROOKLYN, NY EIN: 83-6585635

BCG Charitable Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. The organization was established as a tax-exempt entity in July 2019 and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic giving.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

-11.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$316K

-28.1% YoY

Grant Count

+45.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-50.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bcg Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Jewish Education: Supporting educational initiatives within the Jewish community
Jewish Causes: Advancing broader Jewish community interests and religious support
Human Services: Providing support for individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$18–$332,000

Average Grant

amount: $12,800

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.1M (94%)

New Jersey $57K (3%)

Texas $36K (2%)

California $19K (1%)

Pennsylvania $6K (0%)

Florida $4K (0%)

Illinois $2K (0%)

New Hampshire $1K (0%)

+5 more states

States

Arizona California Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Wisconsin

Cities

AirmontBala CynwydBaltimoreBelle GladeBostonBronxBrooklynCambria HeightsCedarhurstCherry HillChicagoCliftonFar RockawayFlagstaffFlushingGlendaleHanoverHollywoodHoustanKew Gardens

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $1.34 million
Total Revenue: $188,207
Total Expenses: $335,088
Total Liabilities: $28,900

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $1.51 million
Total Revenue: $45,767
Total Expenses: $462,415
Giving Rate: 25.0%

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,337,081	$1,508,601	$2,007,509
Revenue	$188,207	$45,767	$2,133,524
Expenses	$335,088	$462,415	$946,790
Qualifying Distributions	$315,923	$439,600	$924,395
Net Investment Income	$96,620	$37,246	$32,725
Distributable Amount	$76,894	$83,934	$81,933

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cong Chasdei Lev ($42,980), Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin ($27,780), Flatbush Community Fund Inc ($22,575).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADOPT A KOLLEL LAKEWOOD, NJ	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$500
ADOPT A SHADCHAN BROOKLYN, NY	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$180
AGUDATH ISRAEL BAIS BINYOMIN BROOKLYN, NY	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$27,780
AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$1,800
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF EMUNAH VCHESED BROOKLYN, NY	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$1,250
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF KUPAT HAIR BROOKLYN, NY	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$36
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL TEANECK, NJ	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$180
AMERICAN FRIENDS YESHIVAT ATERET HATORAH LAKEWOOD, NJ	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$1,250
BAIS YAAKOV D'RAV MEIR BROOKLYN, NY	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$1,000
BAIS YAAKOV OF POMONA AIRMONT, NY	TO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSES	$100

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Brian Gross: Trustee (1 hour per week)
Chedva Gross: Treasurer (1 hour per week)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BRIAN GROSS	TRUSTEE	1	—
CHEDVA GROSS	TREASURER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bcg Charitable Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • **Jewish Education**: Supporting educational initiatives within the Jewish community • **Jewish Causes**: Advancing broader Jewish community interests and religious support • **Human Services**: Providing support for individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness

How do I apply for a grant from Bcg Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $315,923–$439,600 (varies by reporting year) • Number of grants awarded: 72–104 annually • Grant range: $18–$332,000 • Average grant amount: $12,800 • Median grant amount: $1,800–$6,369 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Congregation Chernobil: $100,533 (Jewish Education) • Cong Chasdei Lev: $100,000 (Support for the Indigent) • Khal Zichron Yaakov Shlomo Vchava: $22,402 (Jewish Education) • Yeshiva Zichron Shraga: $20,000 (Jewish Education)

Where does Bcg Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

What size grants does Bcg Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Bcg Charitable Foundation awarded 87 grants totaling $316K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bcg Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bcg Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.