BSD-Jr Foundation
BSD-Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It reported making 18 grants totaling $168,918 in 2024, with listed recipients including congregations, educational organizations, and other charitable organizations.
BSD-Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: BSD-Jr Foundation gave $169K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,918
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,384
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,875
- Total assets
- $238,921
- +24.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BSD-Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 677 E 3Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (718) 435-4502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BSD-Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Various Small Donations Below 1000 ($85K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 92 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in New Jersey. Listed recipients include multiple organizations in Brooklyn, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is BSD-Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2021) to $196K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Small Donations Below 1000 Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $84,920 |
| Cong Rachmistrivka Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $26,603 |
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $18,200 |
| Hisachdus Hatalmidim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $6,080 |
| Cong Zichron Avos Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,405 |
| Khal Torah Chaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,100 |
| Keren Yehosha Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| Kollel Chatzos Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| The Cheder Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,400 |
| Bnos Chaya Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $238,921 | $215,723 | $168,918 | $168,918 | 18 | $168,918 | — | $10,614 |
| 2023 | $192,116 | $196,313 | $197,421 | $195,861 | 27 | $195,861 | $13 | $9,489 |
| 2022 | $193,224 | $304,055 | $185,215 | $185,215 | 29 | $185,215 | $5 | $6,590 |
| 2021 | $74,384 | $197,575 | $123,191 | $123,191 | 18 | $123,191 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BSD-Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for general support, including grants to congregations and other organizations. One recipient, THE OJC FUND, describes its mission as maintaining a donor-advised fund and providing services that make charitable giving administratively efficient and personally rewarding; that is the recipient’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $168,918. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $84,920, with a median of $2,875.
Among its largest reported grants were $84,920 to VARIOUS SMALL DONATIONS BELOW 1000, $26,603 to CONG RACHMISTRIVKA, and $18,200 to THE OJC FUND. Other listed grants included $6,080 to HISACHDUS HATALMIDIM, $5,405 to CONG ZICHRON AVOS, and $4,100 to KHAL TORAH CHAIM; each was reported for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JACOB KLEIN as president and RACHEL KLEIN as vice-president.
BSD-Jr Foundation is led by Jacob Klein, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Klein
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Klein
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 BSD-Jr Foundation
How much does BSD-Jr Foundation give each year?
BSD-Jr Foundation gave $169K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $196K across 27 grants.
What is BSD-Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
BSD-Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,875, and its average grant was $9,384, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from BSD-Jr Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does BSD-Jr Foundation give grants?
BSD-Jr Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (16 grants).
Does BSD-Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of BSD-Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are BSD-Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
BSD-Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Various Small Donations Below 1000 ($84,920), Cong Rachmistrivka ($26,603) and The OJC Fund ($18,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BSD-Jr Foundation?
BSD-Jr Foundation reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BSD-Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for general support, including grants to congregations and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BSD-Jr Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 BSD-Jr Foundation's EIN?
BSD-Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3126970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does BSD-Jr Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). BSD-Jr Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bsd-jr-foundation-morg_c40abc474a9548b5b76ecc4b28fecef9
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