Bookstein Family Foundation
Bookstein Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $37K.
Bookstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bookstein Family Foundation gave $34K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,840
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,768
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $2,488,124
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bookstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Judea ($30K). Together the top 5 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bookstein Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 194% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $42K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Judea Tarzana, CA | Religious | $30,000 |
| Concern Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Medical - Cancer Research. | $2,000 |
| Csun Northridge, CA | General | $750 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA | Religious | $590 |
| Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services Los Angeles, CA | General | $500 |
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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 | $2,488,124 | $36,718 | $35,644 | $33,840 | 5 | $33,840 | $36,718 | $36,251 |
| 2024 | $2,487,050 | $81,223 | $43,369 | $41,719 | 5 | $41,719 | $81,223 | $44,951 |
| 2023 | $2,449,196 | $55,772 | $42,441 | $38,380 | 2 | $38,380 | $55,772 | $137,472 |
| 2022 | $2,435,865 | $130,960 | $14,888 | $11,500 | 3 | $11,500 | $130,960 | $115,003 |
| 2021 | $2,319,793 | $44,140 | $21,138 | $17,800 | 3 | $17,800 | $44,140 | $110,740 |
| 2020 | $2,225,541 | $128,482 | $17,060 | $17,000 | 3 | — | $128,482 | $105,481 |
| 2019 | $2,185,700 | $185,301 | $14,405 | $14,300 | 2 | — | $185,301 | $100,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bookstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bookstein Family Foundation is led by Harvey A. Bookstein, CEO, CFO & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harvey A. Bookstein
CEO, CFO & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Harriet R. Bookstein
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Bookstein Family Foundation
How much does Bookstein Family Foundation give each year?
Bookstein Family Foundation gave $34K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 5 grants.
What is Bookstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bookstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $6,768, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bookstein Family Foundation give grants?
Bookstein Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Bookstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Bookstein Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bookstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bookstein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Judea ($30,000), Concern Foundation ($2,000) and Csun ($750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bookstein Family Foundation?
Bookstein Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 is Bookstein Family Foundation's EIN?
Bookstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0411575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
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