Bydale Foundation
The Bydale Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its grantmaking includes environmental initiatives, social justice, women’s rights, grassroots advocacy, performing arts and poetry, human rights, and peace advocacy.
Bydale Foundation at a glance
In short: Bydale Foundation gave $777K across 74 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state New York. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $776,500
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 74
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,493
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,345,754
- +6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (8 of 72, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bydale Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The grant-program description says unsolicited proposals from outside its stated geographic areas are not accepted and that social service programs in Israel are ineligible.
- Contact
Mailing address: Mail Code Taobeb PO Box 1517, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (646) 855-1011
Website: https://www.bydalefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bydale Foundation
Who Bydale Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Advocacy Center of Suffolk County ($45K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
350 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 350 grants of 350 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant-program description identifies Westchester County, North Carolina, and Massachusetts, as well as organizations with a nationwide focus, as domestic areas of interest. Its eligibility section separately lists nonprofit organizations located in Connecticut, Westchester County, and North Carolina. It also describes support for human rights and peace advocacy, and for environmental organizations in Israel.
The 2025 filing reports that the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (30%), Massachusetts (18%), North Carolina (12%), Washington, DC (10%), and Oregon (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bydale Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 72 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $456K (2020) to $777K (2025). In 2025 it made 74 grants totaling $777K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Suffolk County Boston, MA | General Operating Expenses and Support Capital Campaign | $45,000 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | Nasij nif initiative to strengthen arab israeli civil society | $30,000 |
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Movement Voter Fund | $30,000 |
| Afterwork Theater Inc New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc Beaverton, OR | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Centre Chicago, IL | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Environmental League of MA Boston, MA | Advancement of Ma Clean Energy Future Program | $20,000 |
| Friends of Israel's Environment Dedham, MA | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc Baltimore, MD | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
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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 | $9,345,754 | $1,410,449 | $851,846 | $776,500 | 74 | $818,113 | $1,379,750 | $782,322 |
| 2024 | $8,787,151 | $448,499 | $728,916 | $662,500 | 71 | $705,246 | $425,829 | $718,671 |
| 2023 | $9,067,568 | $966,317 | $708,766 | $627,500 | 71 | $666,281 | $942,941 | $623,701 |
| 2022 | $8,810,017 | $147,710 | $739,251 | $647,500 | 71 | $688,606 | $222,750 | $648,034 |
| 2021 | $9,401,558 | $2,812,932 | $615,478 | $543,500 | 63 | $587,688 | $2,792,142 | $676,038 |
| 2020 | $7,204,104 | $366,765 | $514,414 | $455,500 | 53 | — | $348,798 | $572,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bydale Foundation reported a distributable amount of $782K for 2025 — 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 grant-program description lists support for environmental initiatives, social justice, women’s rights, grassroots advocacy, performing arts and poetry, human rights, and peace advocacy. It also describes support for environmental organizations in Israel and says social service programs in Israel are ineligible.
Examples of grantees’ work include Tides Foundation’s efforts to advance equity by partnering with funders and changemakers, and AfterWork Theater’s programs offering adults opportunities for theatrical participation, community, and creative self-expression. Friends of Israel’s Environment describes its work as reducing pollution, including through environmental justice and clean-air and clean-water efforts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $776,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $45,000 to Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County for general operating expenses and support for a capital campaign; $30,000 each to New Israel Fund and Tides Foundation; and $25,000 to AfterWork Theater. Other $20,000 grants included awards to the ACLU Foundation, Environmental League of MA, Friends of Israel’s Environment, National Public Radio, Natural Resources Defense Council, The Point CDC, and Urban Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James P. Warburg Jr. as trustee; Philip N. Warburg as president, treasurer, and trustee; and Sarah W. Bliumis-Dunn as secretary and trustee.
Bydale Foundation is led by Philip N. Warburg, President, Treasurer & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip N. Warburg
President, Treasurer & Trustee
President & Trustee → President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James P. Warburg Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah W. Bliumis-Dunn
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank J. Kick (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bydale Foundation
How much does Bydale Foundation give each year?
Bydale Foundation gave $777K across 74 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $663K across 71 grants.
What is Bydale Foundation's typical grant size?
Bydale Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,493, across 74 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bydale Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Bydale Foundation give grants?
Bydale Foundation's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Durham, NC (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does Bydale Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Bydale Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bydale Foundation's largest grantees?
Bydale Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Advocacy Center of Suffolk County ($45,000), New Israel Fund ($30,000) and Tides Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bydale Foundation?
Bydale Foundation reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $818K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $782K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bydale Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant-program description lists support for environmental initiatives, social justice, women’s rights, grassroots advocacy, performing arts and poetry, human rights, and peace advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bydale Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bydale Foundation's EIN?
Bydale Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6195286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bydale 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Bydale Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bydale-foundation-morg_f581f08bcdd84b5d96c80aa6e60a111d
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