BIMAH Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut, established in 2012. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status granted in January 2012.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$607K
-14.1% YoY
Grant Count
15
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-31.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- COVID-19 Grants
- Disaster Preparedness and Relief Grants
- Faith-based Grants
- Grants for Religious Nonprofits
- Conflict Resolution
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Florida
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $14,462,456 (2024)
- Total Assets: $14,579,650 (2023)
- Total Giving: $606,500 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $1,488,372 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $1,046,321 (2023)
- Investment Income and Dividends: $516,610 (2023)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Belev Echad ($112,000), American Friends of Leket Israel ($76,000), Jewish Institute for National Security of America ($65,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL TEANECK, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $76,000 |
| BELEV ECHAD NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $112,000 |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY WALTHAM, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL NEW YORK, NY | PALESTINIAN MEDIA WATCH | $45,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES NEW YORK, NY | RESTRICTED | $35,000 |
| GREATER MIAMI HEBREW ACADEMY MIAMI BEACH, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
| JEWISH INSTITUTE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY OF AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| JEWISH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY INC MIAMI, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,000 |
| OPENDOR MEDIA INC SUNRISE, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| STAND WITH US LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Richard B. Silverman — Vice President, Director
- Barbara K. Silverman — Vice President, Director
- Margaret Wise — Vice President
- Matthew Simon — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA K SILVERMAN | VP/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PHILIP SILVERMAN | CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/SECR | 10 | — |
| RICHARD B SILVERMAN | VP DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW SIMON | CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MARGARET WISE | VP/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 115 East Putnam Avenue, 3rd Floor, Greenwich, CT 06830-5680
Telephone: 212-697-1000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bimah Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focuses include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • COVID-19 Grants • Disaster Preparedness and Relief Grants • Faith-based Grants • Grants for Religious Nonprofits • Conflict Resolution
How do I apply for a grant from Bimah Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $136,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** Based on the most recent available data, the foundation made 11 grants in 2023, including: • Belev Echad: $136,000 (General Support) • Global Jewish Assistance and Relief Network: $100,000 (General Support) • The Lawfare Project: $90,000 (General Support) **Total Annual Giving:** $606,500 (2024 data)
Where does Bimah Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Florida • District of Columbia
What size grants does Bimah Foundation award?
In 2024, Bimah Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $607K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bimah Foundation's EIN?
Bimah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3526909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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