The Bandier Family Foundation Inc
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Southampton, New York. In 2024, it reported 30 grants totaling $560,698, including support for Syracuse University, arts and cultural organizations, Jewish community organizations, and schools.
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bandier Family Foundation Inc gave $561K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $560,698
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,690
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $186,695
- +283.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (6 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 The Bandier Family Foundation Inc
- 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. Its filing lists Martin Bandier as the contact; form and materials and restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Martin Bandier
Mailing address: PO Box 2190, Southampton, NY 11969
Phone: (212) 639-9790
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bandier Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Syracuse University ($255K). Together the top 10 received $507K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 137 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (81%), Florida (11%), Pennsylvania (7%), California (1%), and Illinois (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bandier Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 30 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $282K (2022) to $766K (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $561K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | General Support | $254,998 |
| Songwriters Hall of Fame New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York New York, NY | General Support | $32,000 |
| Horace Mann School Bronx, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation Wernersville, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of PA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| 92ND Street Y New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $186,695 | $1,070,415 | $563,819 | $560,698 | 30 | $560,773 | $292,725 | $5,148 |
| 2023 | $48,664 | $290,083 | $650,010 | $648,976 | 30 | $648,976 | $289,644 | $15,483 |
| 2022 | $408,841 | $239,065 | $287,393 | $282,200 | 26 | $282,200 | $120,532 | $35,530 |
| 2021 | $687,054 | $689,322 | $770,160 | $765,633 | 23 | — | $363,224 | $47,688 |
| 2020 | $767,892 | $968,484 | $297,451 | $295,600 | 28 | — | $103,904 | $53,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bandier Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include higher education, songwriting and music history, Jewish community-building, education, and health. For example, Syracuse University describes its work as supporting student success through global study, experiential learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, creativity, and entrepreneurship. The Songwriters’ Hall of Fame says it memorializes composers and authors and promotes songwriting and its history. The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its mission as strengthening Jewish identity, energizing relationships with Israel, and meeting human needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $560,698. Grants ranged from $100 to $254,998, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest award was $254,998 to Syracuse University for general support. Other notable grants included $60,000 to the Songwriters Hall of Fame for general support; $50,000 to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County for general support; and $32,000 to Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York for general support. Horace Mann School and the Richard J. Caron Foundation each received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin Bandier as president and director, and Dorothy Bandier as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc is led by Martin Bandier, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin Bandier
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Bandier
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
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 The Bandier Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Bandier Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc gave $561K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $649K across 30 grants.
What is The Bandier Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,690, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bandier Family Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Bandier Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Bandier Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bandier Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bandier Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Syracuse University ($254,998), Songwriters Hall of Fame ($60,000) and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bandier Family Foundation Inc?
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc reported $187K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $561K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bandier Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include higher education, songwriting and music history, Jewish community-building, education, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bandier Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bandier Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bandier Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3803092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bandier Family 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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