BDP Cares Inc
BDP Cares Inc is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its stated primary objective is to provide financial assistance to BDP International, Inc. employees facing hardships caused by federally declared disasters and personal emergencies.
BDP Cares Inc at a glance
In short: BDP Cares Inc gave $84K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,172
- -29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +147.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,004
- -71.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,138
- Total assets
- $4,636
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to BDP Cares Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 510 Walnut Street 13Th Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 629-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BDP Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Soles 4 Souls ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($63,590), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 104 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Texas received 56% of grant dollars, Florida 10%, Tennessee 6%, and New Jersey 6%. It also lists an unidentified recipient-state category at 20%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BDP Cares Inc gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $47K (2021) to $120K (2023). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $63,590 |
| Soles 4 Souls Old Hickory, TN | Qualifying Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Mantena Global Care Newark, NJ | Qualifying Public Charity | $5,000 |
| BDP Int Ltd | For Employee Bareavement | $3,368 |
| Red Cross Boone, IA | Qualifying Public Charity | $775 |
| BDP Int NV (Belgium) | Qualifying Public Charity | $500 |
| The Boy's Brigade | Institution PF Public Character | $421 |
| Save the Children | UK Charitable | $421 |
| New Hope Animal Rescue (UK) | UK Charitable | $421 |
| Community Action Agency Boothwyn, PA | Qualifying Public Charity | $421 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,636 | $48,693 | $85,818 | $84,172 | 42 | $84,172 | $1,564 |
| 2023 | $41,761 | $112,304 | $124,045 | $119,984 | 17 | $119,984 | $2,475 |
| 2022 | $53,502 | $68,927 | $64,029 | $61,598 | 17 | $61,598 | $1,949 |
| 2021 | $48,604 | $69,051 | $49,260 | $47,492 | 21 | $47,492 | $788 |
| 2020 | $28,813 | $50,550 | $60,324 | $55,919 | 7 | — | $1,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BDP Cares Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary objective is to assist BDP International, Inc. employees facing hardship as a result of federally declared disasters and personal emergencies. Its 2024 grants included support for hurricane and flooding-related needs, including home and roof damage.
Among the organizations it supported, Soles4Souls Inc. describes its mission as creating opportunity for people through shoes and clothing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, BDP Cares Inc made 42 grants totaling $84,172. Awards ranged from $200 to $8,000, with a median of $1,138. Notable grants included $5,000 each to Soles4Souls Inc. and Mantena Global Care, and $8,000 to an individual recipient in Florida for Hurricane Helene-related assistance. Several individual grants in Texas addressed flooding and Hurricane Beryl damage.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia Lyssy, Hector Gonzalez, and Michael Andaloro as board members.
BDP Cares Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia Lyssy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Andaloro
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hector Gonzalez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard J. Bolte (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Andaloro (2020) — Board Member
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 BDP Cares Inc
How much does BDP Cares Inc give each year?
BDP Cares Inc gave $84K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 17 grants.
What is BDP Cares Inc's typical grant size?
BDP Cares Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,138, and its average grant was $2,004, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BDP Cares Inc give grants?
BDP Cares Inc gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and Tennessee (6%).
Does BDP Cares Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on BDP Cares Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Qualifying Public Charity" (17 grants) and "Tropical Cyclone Michaung Created Flooding" (3 grants).
Who are BDP Cares Inc's largest grantees?
BDP Cares Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Soles 4 Souls ($5,000), Mantena Global Care ($5,000) and BDP Int Ltd ($3,368), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($63,590), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BDP Cares Inc?
BDP Cares Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BDP Cares Inc fund?
The foundation states that its primary objective is to assist BDP International, Inc. employees facing hardship as a result of federally declared disasters and personal emergencies. Its 2024 grants included support for hurricane and flooding-related needs, including home and roof damage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BDP Cares Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BDP Cares Inc's EIN?
BDP Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1379012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does BDP Cares 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 October 2026.
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 February 8, 2023)
- 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 November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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