Besad Foundation
Besad Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $672,111, all to recipients in New York State. The listed grant purposes and recipient descriptions indicate support for Jewish causes and organizations with religious, educational, and charitable activities.
Besad Foundation at a glance
In short: Besad Foundation gave $672K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $672,111
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $30,551
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $180,145
- +90882.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Besad 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: 1630 43Rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (917) 825-6829
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Besad Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos ($230K). Together the top 10 received $584K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 37 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Besad Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $251K (2020) to $672K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $672K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $230,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Menachem Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $75,000 |
| Keren Yad V'eizer Inc Monsey, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $50,000 |
| Congregation & Gmach Zichron Shlomo Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $50,000 |
| Congregation Keren Ezrah Inc Monsey, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $41,500 |
| United Bobov International Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $35,000 |
| Congregation Neir Baruch Linz Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $32,413 |
| Congregation Khal Shaarei Zion Bobov Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $24,000 |
| Kolel Shary Limud Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $24,000 |
| Chasdei Avos Monroe, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $22,000 |
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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 | $180,145 | $872,000 | $692,053 | $672,111 | 22 | $672,111 | $255,400 | $6,018 |
| 2023 | $198 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $10 |
| 2022 | $198 | $4,500 | $4,618 | — | — | — | — | $22 |
| 2021 | $316 | $1,200 | $906 | — | — | — | — | $13 |
| 2020 | $22 | $10 | $251,048 | $250,718 | 15 | — | — | $1,131 |
| 2019 | $138,210 | $240 | $85 | — | — | — | — | $6,803 |
| 2018 | $138,055 | — | $360 | — | — | — | — | $6,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Besad Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 were described as supporting Jewish causes. Among its grantees, Keren Yad V'Eizer says its mission is to assist families in practicing the Jewish faith and help needy families with expenses tied to Jewish customs and traditions. Chasdei Avos describes its mission as supporting nonprofit organizations in attaining religious, educational, and charitable goals. Yeshiva Lavreichim Metzuyanim says it supports and promotes Jewish religious study and worship and battles poverty worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $672,111. Grant amounts ranged from $1,100 to $230,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Its largest grants included $230,000 to Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos, $75,000 to Congregation Zichron Menachem Inc, $50,000 to Keren Yad V'Eizer Inc, and $50,000 to Congregation & Gmach Zichron Shlomo. Other listed grants included $41,500 to Congregation Keren Ezrah Inc, $35,000 to United Bobov International, and $32,413 to Congregation Neir Baruch Linz.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Naftali Yone Leser as president and Shulem Yitzchok Leser as treasurer.
Besad Foundation is led by Naftali Yone Leser, President since 2021 (on filings since 2018); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Naftali Yone Leser
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shulem Yitzchok Leser
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Besad Foundation
How much does Besad Foundation give each year?
Besad Foundation gave $672K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Besad Foundation's typical grant size?
Besad Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,551, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Besad Foundation give grants?
Besad Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (17 grants) and Monsey, NY (3 grants).
Does Besad Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Besad Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Jewish Causes" (22 grants).
Who are Besad Foundation's largest grantees?
Besad Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos ($230,000), Congregation Zichron Menachem Inc ($75,000) and Keren Yad V'eizer Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Besad Foundation?
Besad Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $672K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Besad Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were described as supporting Jewish causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Besad 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 Besad Foundation's EIN?
Besad Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7017192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Does Besad 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
Live grants for the work Besad Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Besad Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/besad-foundation-morg_42c1ce544a314ab786158f74d93c48f6
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