BCG Charitable Foundation
BCG Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the stated purpose of many of the largest grants being “to further Jewish causes.”
BCG Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: BCG Charitable Foundation gave $316K across 87 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $315,923
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 87
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,631
- -50.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,337,081
- -11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (54 of 87, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% 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 BCG Charitable Foundation
- 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: 2822 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (212) 837-4607
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BCG Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Chasdei Lev ($43K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
337 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 324 grants of 337 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to New Jersey, 2% to Florida, and 1% to Maryland. Pennsylvania accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is BCG Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 54 of 87 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 411% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $316K (2024) to $924K (2022). In 2024 it made 87 grants totaling $316K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Chasdei Lev Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $42,980 |
| Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $27,780 |
| Merkaz 302 Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $25,000 |
| Flatbush Community Fund Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $22,575 |
| Tomchai Torah Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $15,000 |
| Shor Yoshuv Institute Lawrence, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $12,402 |
| Ohr Meir Ubracha Spring Valley, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $11,250 |
| Congregation Toras Chaim Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $10,800 |
| Friends of Seeach Sode Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $10,042 |
| Camp Hasc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,337,081 | $188,207 | $335,088 | $315,923 | 87 | $315,923 | $96,620 | $76,894 |
| 2023 | $1,508,601 | $45,767 | $462,415 | $439,600 | 60 | $439,600 | $37,246 | $83,934 |
| 2022 | $2,007,509 | $2,133,524 | $946,790 | $924,395 | 73 | $924,395 | $32,725 | $81,933 |
| 2021 | $756,881 | $363,410 | $462,988 | $447,735 | 66 | $447,735 | $50,077 | $41,800 |
| 2020 | $822,007 | $470,065 | $539,758 | $512,454 | 51 | — | — | $40,952 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of activities. For example, Ohr Meir Ubracha says it provides financial assistance to victims of terrorism in Israel, and Camp Hasc says it offers an overnight summer program serving individuals with special needs. Kids-N-Camp Fund says it assists needy families with camp and summer-program costs; Pillars PJ says it supports teens and young adults coping with the loss of a loved one. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 87 grants totaling $315,923. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $42,980, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $42,980 to Cong Chasdei Lev, $27,780 to Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin, $25,000 to Merkaz 302, and $22,575 to Flatbush Community Fund Inc. Each was listed with the purpose “to further Jewish causes.” Other 2024 recipients included Ohr Meir Ubracha ($11,250), Camp Hasc ($10,000), Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel ($7,635), and Kids-N-Camp Fund Inc ($7,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Gross as trustee and Chedva Gross as treasurer.
BCG Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chedva Gross
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 BCG Charitable Foundation
How much does BCG Charitable Foundation give each year?
BCG Charitable Foundation gave $316K across 87 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $440K across 60 grants.
What is BCG Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
BCG Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,631, across 87 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from BCG Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does BCG Charitable Foundation give grants?
BCG Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (53 grants), Lakewood, NJ (5 grants), Teaneck, NJ (4 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (3 grants).
Does BCG Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 87 grants with a stated purpose on BCG Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Jewish Causes" (87 grants).
Who are BCG Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
BCG Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Chasdei Lev ($42,980), Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin ($27,780) and Merkaz 302 ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BCG Charitable Foundation?
BCG Charitable Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $316K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BCG Charitable Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BCG Charitable Foundation?
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 BCG Charitable Foundation's EIN?
BCG Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6585635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does BCG Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). BCG Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bcg-charitable-foundation-morg_59418c5b63ee4b75990f4dabfa4db1ef
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