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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-36.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$978K
-41.3% YoY
Grant Count
63
+61.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-63.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bodner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Religious organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation made approximately 32 additional grants in 2024 totaling $878,320.
Grant Range
$1,800
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $2,341,860
- Total revenues: -$303,693
- Total expenses: $995,463
- Total giving: $977,640
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $3.67M
- Total revenues: $1.3M
- Total expenses: $1.68M
- Total liabilities: $17,600
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,341,860 | $3,671,837 | $4,089,519 |
| Revenue | $-303,693 | $1,300,723 | $421,617 |
| Expenses | $995,463 | $1,680,555 | $1,398,206 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $985,034 | $1,670,250 | $1,382,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $166,975 | $286,780 | $365,885 |
| Distributable Amount | $110,991 | $152,528 | $210,001 |
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
157 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah V'chesed ($752,000), Tidewater Foundation ($25,000), Cong Mkor Chaim ($17,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGUDAH ISRAEL OF AMERICA NEW YORK, NY | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| BEER HAGOLAH BROOKLYN, NY | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| CONG BAIS SHALOM LAKEWOOD, NJ | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
| CONG BIRCHAS YITZCHOK SPRING VALLEY, NY | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $3,500 |
| CONG MKOR CHAIM LAKEWOOD, NJ | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $17,000 |
| CONG TIFERES YOSEF MEIR MONSEY, NY | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $3,600 |
| CONGREGATION AHAVAS TZDOKAH V'CHESED BROOKLYN, NY | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $752,000 |
| KAHAL SHAAREI TEFILLAH MONSEY, NY | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $7,500 |
| KOLEL BEIR MORDECHAI LAKEWOOD, NJ | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $400 |
| KOLLEL MEOR YITZCHOK SPRING VALLEY, NY | RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by:
- David Bodner – President/Director
- Naomi Bodner – Secretary-Treasurer/Director
- Moishe Bodner – Director
All three serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BODNER | PRES/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NAOMI BODNER | SEC-TREAS/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MOISHE BODNER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bodner Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Religious organizations
How do I apply for a grant from Bodner Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total distributions: $1.7M (2023) • Number of grants: 39 (2023) • Median grant size: $1,800 • Maximum grant: $1.5M • Typical award range: $100–$1,496,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed: $752,000 • The Tidewater Foundation: $25,000 • Yeshiva Beth David: $11,000 The foundation made approximately 32 additional grants in 2024 totaling $878,320.
Where does Bodner Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
What size grants does Bodner Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Bodner Family Foundation awarded 63 grants totaling $978K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bodner Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bodner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bodner Family Foundation's EIN?
Bodner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4042545. 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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