M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2023 filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting positive development in the local community.
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,125,151
- +125.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,411
- +41.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,900
- Total assets
- $11,711,284
- +344.3% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Phone: (718) 703-8441
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ralph J Haray Foundation Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 60 (52%).
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.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1147% 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 (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2020) to $2.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph J Haray Foundation Inc New York City, NY | Fulfill Organizations Mission | $250,000 |
| Yad Lachmu Anyu Lenitzruchin Choq Lyisroel Brooklyn, NY | Support of the Congregation's Charitable Mission | $220,000 |
| Mesivta Kollel Boyane Brooklyn, NY | Scholarships | $198,000 |
| Various Charitable Organizations Brooklyn, NY | Fulfill Organizations Mission | $141,974 |
| Jewish Community Fund New York, NY | Scholarships | $139,000 |
| Congregation Shaare Zion Brooklyn, NY | Support of the Congregation's Charitable Mission | $126,534 |
| Congregation Beis David Brooklyn, NY | Support of the Congregation's Charitable Mission | $112,000 |
| Beth Chinuch Soro Bohel Brooklyn, NY | Scholarships | $105,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Shulem Brooklyn, NY | To Fulfill Organizations Mission | $104,000 |
| Congregation Keren Tosfes Yom TOV Brooklyn, NY | Fufill Organizations Mission | $78,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,711,284 | $19,206,314 | $2,209,151 | $2,125,151 | 32 | $2,142,433 | $11,083,316 | $178,229 |
| 2023 | $2,635,893 | $6,176,046 | $963,918 | $941,798 | 20 | $944,097 | $3,243,875 | $105,339 |
| 2022 | $589,515 | $657,634 | $186,736 | $164,808 | 6 | $181,309 | — | $84,555 |
| 2021 | $103,875 | $115,956 | $181,818 | $170,413 | 1 | — | $88,219 | — |
| 2020 | $169,737 | $109,121 | $119,971 | $113,039 | 1 | — | $90,364 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $178K 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
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “to support positive development in the local community.” Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships and congregational charitable missions. Among its grantees, Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc describes its work as maintaining a school for Hebrew religious and secular education; HKY Kol Yaakab Inc describes its work as advancing religious education through tuition assistance; and Safe Foundation Inc describes its work as outpatient assistance for people experiencing substance use and problem gambling disorders.
Other grantees describe work in distinct areas: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors; A Giving Hand Org Inc helps childless couples facing infertility pursue medical fertility treatment; and Community Assistance Fund Inc provides tuition assistance and other support for orphans and widows.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $2,125,151. The median grant was $44,900; grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000.
The largest reported grants included $250,000 to Ralph J Haray Foundation Inc, $220,000 to Yad Lachmu Anyu Lenitzruchin Choq Lyisroel, $198,000 to Mesivta Kollel Boyane, $141,974 to Various Charitable Organizations, and $139,000 to Jewish Community Fund. Other grants included $126,534 to Congregation Shaare Zion, $112,000 to Congregation Beis David, and $105,000 to Beth Chinuch Soro Bohel.
Additional 2024 recipients included Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($52,000), Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc ($46,400), A Giving Hand Org Inc ($19,200), Safe Foundation Inc ($18,000), HKY Kol Yaakab Inc ($10,000), and Community Assistance Fund Inc ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Morris Bawabeh is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc is led by Morris Bawabeh, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morris Bawabeh
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc
How much does M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc give each year?
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $942K across 20 grants.
What is M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $44,900, and its average grant was $66,411, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc give grants?
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc 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 (26 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fufill Organizations Mission" (15 grants), "Scholarships" (6 grants) and "Support of the Congregation's Charitable Mission" (4 grants).
Who are M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ralph J Haray Foundation Inc ($250,000), Yad Lachmu Anyu Lenitzruchin Choq Lyisroel ($220,000) and Mesivta Kollel Boyane ($198,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc?
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is “to support positive development in the local community.” Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships and congregational charitable missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc's EIN?
M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4973858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). M&D Bawabeh Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mandd-bawabeh-foundation-inc-morg_62eb4c9341a84f6d812c8b2ad80d46cb
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