Bikoff Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Whitestone, NY EIN: 26-1082338

Bikoff Foundation is a private foundation based in Whitestone, New York. Its 2024 filing reports three grants totaling $4.2 million to charitable organizations, including a philanthropic grantmaking institution, an organization combating antisemitism, and a maritime museum.

Key facts about Bikoff Foundation

In short: Bikoff Foundation gave $4.2M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
26-1082338
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$4,200,000
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$1,400,000
Median grant
$250,000
Total assets
$64,856,081
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$64.9M

+4.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.2M

+10.7% YoY

Grant Count

3

-62.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.4M

+195.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bikoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Bikoff Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s mission and specific funding focus areas are not stated. Its 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust, which describes itself as a public charity and grantmaking institution that helps donors pursue philanthropic goals through donor-advised funds. Mystic Seaport Museum says it strives to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported three grants totaling $4,200,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100,000 to $3,850,000, with a median of $250,000. The largest grants were $3,850,000 to National Philanthropic Trust, $250,000 to Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism, and $100,000 to Mystic Seaport Museum Inc.; each was designated for general fund.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grants were directed to recipients in Pennsylvania (92% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (6%), and Connecticut (2%).

Grant Distribution by State

15states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkJenkintownSanta MonicaRichmondSan ClementeWashingtonIndependenceEast HamptonSouthamptonAlexandriaBridgetonBrooklynChicagoElizabethtownFort WayneFoxboroughGreenvilleGuilderlandJonesboroMystic

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M27 grants2020 17 grants2021 15 grants2022 8 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2020) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4.2M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

National Philanthropic Trust: $3.9MNational Philanthropic Trust$3.9MFoundation to Combat Anti-Semitism: $250KFoundation to CombatAnti-Semitism$250KMystic Seaport Museum Inc: $100KMystic Seaport Museum Inc$100K

The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($3.9M). Together the top 3 received $4.2M.

Grant Size Distribution

70 grants across all recorded years

28<$50K14$50–100K11$100–250K4$250–500K9$500K–1M4$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 70 (40%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PAGeneral Fund$3,850,000
Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Foxborough, MAGeneral Fund$250,000
Mystic Seaport Museum Inc Mystic, CTGeneral Fund$100,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $64,856,081 $7,118,325 $4,236,467 $4,200,000 (3 grants)
2023 $61,974,223 -$3,362,872 $3,823,292 $3,795,000 (8 grants)
2022 $69,160,387 $7,321,874 $3,884,489 $3,584,400 (15 grants)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M$20M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$64,856,081$61,974,223$69,160,387
Revenue$7,118,325$-3,362,872$7,321,874
Expenses$4,236,467$3,823,292$3,884,489
Qualifying Distributions$4,222,367$3,812,567$3,592,658
Net Investment Income$6,558,566$383,052$7,148,290
Distributable Amount$4,626,624$4,195,037$3,847,600

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Jill Bikoff as president, J Darius Bikoff as vice president, and Rony Kalina as director, treasurer, and secretary.

Bikoff Foundation is led by Jill Bikoff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jill Bikoff

    President

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rony Kalina

    Director, Treasurer & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • J. Darius Bikoff

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    5 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.

Contact

Mailing address: 17-20 Whitestone Expwy Ste 403, Whitestone, NY 11357
Phone: (347) 592-2624

Frequently asked questions about Bikoff Foundation

How much does Bikoff Foundation give each year?

Bikoff Foundation gave $4.2M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 8 grants.

What is Bikoff Foundation's typical grant size?

Bikoff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $1,400,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Bikoff Foundation give grants?

Bikoff Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%).

Does Bikoff Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Bikoff Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Bikoff Foundation?

Bikoff Foundation reported $64.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Bikoff Foundation fund?

The foundation’s mission and specific funding focus areas are not stated. Its 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust, which describes itself as a public charity and grantmaking institution that helps donors pursue philanthropic goals through donor-advised funds. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Bikoff Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Bikoff Foundation's EIN?

Bikoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1082338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Bikoff Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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