BDF Rough Diamond Foundation
BDF Rough Diamond Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $3K.
BDF Rough Diamond Foundation at a glance
In short: BDF Rough Diamond Foundation gave $14K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,450
- +59.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,613
- +219.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Total assets
- $237,787
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who BDF Rough Diamond Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NPR Foundation ($10K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How BDF Rough Diamond Foundation gives
- Giving grew 147% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NPR Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Princeton in Africa Princeton, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Developing Radio Partners Inc Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Columbia Law School New York, NY | Charitable | $750 |
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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 | $237,787 | $5,608 | $17,648 | $14,450 | 4 | $15,475 | $3,435 | $12,730 |
| 2023 | $249,827 | $47,007 | $10,391 | $9,040 | 8 | $9,040 | $6,683 | $12,128 |
| 2022 | $212,784 | $53,050 | $17,006 | $11,800 | 6 | $13,650 | $4,744 | $11,630 |
| 2021 | $168,145 | $4,325 | $8,979 | $5,850 | 4 | — | $2,015 | $11,148 |
| 2020 | $171,449 | $32,898 | $7,967 | $5,100 | 4 | — | $964 | $9,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BDF Rough Diamond Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BDF Rough Diamond Foundation is led by Brian D. Fix, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian D. Fix
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Bakstansky
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kanwit
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 BDF Rough Diamond Foundation
How much does BDF Rough Diamond Foundation give each year?
BDF Rough Diamond Foundation gave $14K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 8 grants.
What is BDF Rough Diamond Foundation's typical grant size?
BDF Rough Diamond Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,850, and its average grant was $3,613, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BDF Rough Diamond Foundation give grants?
BDF Rough Diamond Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (17%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does BDF Rough Diamond Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on BDF Rough Diamond Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is BDF Rough Diamond Foundation?
BDF Rough Diamond Foundation reported $238K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is BDF Rough Diamond Foundation's EIN?
BDF Rough Diamond Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1637480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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