BK Family Foundation Inc
BK Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including American Friends of Shalva, Bravmann Berlin Philanthropic Fund, and Jewish Communal Fund.
BK Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: BK Family Foundation Inc gave $123K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,100
- -99.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -85.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,033
- -97.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,100
- Total assets
- $27,672,338
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to BK Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 61 Broadway - Suite 1601, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 583-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BK Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Shalva ($72K). Together the top 3 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 32 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How BK Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 6% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2025) to $27.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Shalva New York, NY | General Purpose | $72,000 |
| Bravmann Berlin Philanthropic Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $27,100 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $24,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,672,338 | $2,401,554 | $159,939 | $123,100 | 3 | $129,639 | $2,381,613 | $2,355,130 |
| 2024 | $25,421,516 | $1,888,996 | $27,887,916 | $27,778,400 | 20 | $27,813,610 | $2,177,369 | $2,306,247 |
| 2023 | $38,285,543 | $6,369,039 | $1,999,800 | $1,904,114 | 5 | $1,912,864 | $1,467,222 | $2,090,740 |
| 2022 | $32,899,619 | $4,912,855 | $1,579,571 | $1,482,135 | 1 | $1,497,885 | $3,269,389 | $2,007,220 |
| 2021 | $28,830,456 | $3,763,640 | $1,460,964 | $1,350,100 | 3 | — | $1,861,517 | $1,758,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BK Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 3 grants totaling $123,100. Grants ranged from $24,000 to $72,000, with a median of $27,100. The largest grants were $72,000 to American Friends of Shalva, $27,100 to Bravmann Berlin Philanthropic Fund, and $24,000 to Jewish Communal Fund; each was listed for “general purpose.” In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $27,778,400. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 3 grants totaling $123,100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith Kaufthal as president and director; Uri Kaufthal as treasurer, secretary, and director; and Jonathan S Kaufthal, Jeremy J Kaufthal, and Joshua M Kaufthal as vice presidents and directors.
BK Family Foundation Inc is led by Judith E. Kaufthal, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith E. Kaufthal
President & Director
Vice President, Director P & T → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy J. Kaufthal
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jonathan S. Kaufthal
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Joshua M. Kaufthal
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Uri Kaufthal
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Carol Bravmann (2021–2023) — Vice President, Director P & T
- Former: Matthew J. Maryles (2021–2023) — Secretary, Director P & T
- Former: Appointment Pending (2023) — President, Director, Treasurer P & T
- Former: Shimon Wolf (2023) — Vice President, Director P & T
- Former: Ludwig Bravmann (2021–2022) — President, Director, Treasurer P & T
- Former: Shimon Wolf Co Wolf Maryles Assoc (2021–2022) — Vice President, Director P & T
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 BK Family Foundation Inc
How much does BK Family Foundation Inc give each year?
BK Family Foundation Inc gave $123K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27.8M across 20 grants.
What is BK Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
BK Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,100, and its average grant was $41,033, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BK Family Foundation Inc give grants?
BK Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does BK Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of BK Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is BK Family Foundation Inc?
BK Family Foundation Inc reported $27.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (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.
How do I apply for a grant from BK Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 BK Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
BK Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6168525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does BK Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). BK Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bk-family-foundation-inc-morg_e5ac8b3b0aa941e8bfbb7be52ee89981
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