BSM Charitable Foundation
BSM Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Howell, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 11 charitable grants totaling $239,730, to organizations in New York and New Jersey.
BSM Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: BSM Charitable Foundation gave $240K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $239,730
- +7510.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +1000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,794
- +591.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $312,303
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 BSM Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or process are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 122 Larrabee Blvd, Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: (718) 435-4926
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BSM Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Meor Hatfilah ($50K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 13% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $240K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc Organized Charity Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $93,500 |
| Congregation Meor Hatfilah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Khal Bobov 45 Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Congregation Talmud Torah Corporation Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Tzur Foundation Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Congregation Anshei Howell Howell, NJ | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Beth Din Mishpetei Tzedek (Khal Chasidim) Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $5,230 |
| Cong Beis Yisroel Premishlan Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cong Machna Shalva Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Mosdos Toldos Aharon Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,303 | $163,059 | $240,330 | $239,730 | 11 | $62 |
| 2024 | $339,850 | $280,000 | $3,150 | $3,150 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $63,000 | $63,000 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $239,730. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $93,500, with a median grant of $6,000. Its largest reported grants were $93,500 to MISC Organized Charity in Brooklyn, New York; $50,000 to Congregation Meor Hatfilah in Brooklyn; $40,000 to Khal Bobov 45 Inc in Brooklyn; and $15,000 to Congregation Talmud Torah Corporation in Lakewood, New Jersey. Each grant was reported for a charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benjamin Margulies as trustee.
BSM Charitable Foundation is led by Benjamin Margulies, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Margulies
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 BSM Charitable Foundation
How much does BSM Charitable Foundation give each year?
BSM Charitable Foundation gave $240K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
What is BSM Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
BSM Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $21,794, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BSM Charitable Foundation give grants?
BSM Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does BSM Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on BSM Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are BSM Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
BSM Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Meor Hatfilah ($50,000), Khal Bobov 45 Inc ($40,000) and Congregation Talmud Torah Corporation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is BSM Charitable Foundation?
BSM Charitable Foundation reported $312K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $163K.
How do I apply for a grant from BSM Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BSM Charitable Foundation's EIN?
BSM Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0387479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does BSM Charitable 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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