The Basch Family Foundation
The Basch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes including “to further Jewish causes.”
The Basch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Basch Family Foundation gave $358K across 99 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $358,180
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 99
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,618
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $15,389
- -43.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (41 of 99, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% 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 Basch Family 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: 1428 36Th Street 200, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (347) 273-4435
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Basch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim ($48K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
462 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 462 grants of 462 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to New Jersey, 3% to Connecticut, 3% to Illinois, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Basch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 41 of 99 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 101% 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 $154K (2020) to $425K (2023). In 2024 it made 99 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $47,818 |
| Mosdot Botoshan Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $36,900 |
| Chaim V'chesed Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $18,500 |
| American Friends of Rabbinical College of Telzstone Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Causes | $17,500 |
| Congregation Ezras Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $16,500 |
| Lachmei Mordechai Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $13,600 |
| Congregation Bais Hillel Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $11,800 |
| Congregation Ohr Chaim Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $11,550 |
| Yeshiva Gedola of Waterbury Waterbury, CT | To Further Jewish Causes | $11,220 |
| Congregation Kneseth Israel Elgin, IL | To Further Jewish Causes | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,389 | $347,000 | $358,590 | $358,180 | 99 | $358,180 | $1,607 |
| 2023 | $26,979 | $357,500 | $425,220 | $425,040 | 109 | $425,040 | $3,181 |
| 2022 | $94,699 | $296,000 | $271,886 | $271,886 | 81 | $271,886 | $3,661 |
| 2021 | $70,585 | $144,000 | $178,128 | $178,090 | 88 | $178,090 | $3,470 |
| 2020 | $104,713 | $93,500 | $154,261 | $153,720 | 85 | — | $5,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Basch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 own mission is not stated in the provided information. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations with other charitable missions. For example, Child Life Society says it works to improve quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis and other serious genetic lung diseases; Yad Yisroel says it provides welfare, emergency assistance, and Jewish education; and American Friends of Yeshiva Meah Shearim says it assists a religious learning institution and its affiliate in Jerusalem.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 99 grants totaling $358,180. Awards ranged from $36 to $47,818, with a median grant of $1,800. The largest grants included $47,818 to Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim, $36,900 to Mosdot Botoshan Inc, and $18,500 to Chaim V'Chesed. Each was listed with the purpose “to further Jewish causes.” Other notable grants included $17,500 to American Friends of Rabbinical College of Telzstone and $16,500 to Congregation Ezras Yisroel.
Other 2024 recipients included American Friends of Yeshiva Meah Shearim Inc ($5,000), Yad Yisroel ($4,000), Friends of Lenefesh Tidreshenu Inc ($4,000), Child Life Society Inc ($2,500), and American Friends of Zichron Eliyahu ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel Basch as treasurer and Joshua Basch, Yitzi Basch, and Moshe Basch as trustees.
The Basch Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Basch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Basch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yitzi Basch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Basch
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Basch Family Foundation
How much does The Basch Family Foundation give each year?
The Basch Family Foundation gave $358K across 99 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $425K across 109 grants.
What is The Basch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Basch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $3,618, across 99 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Basch Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Basch Family Foundation give grants?
The Basch Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (64 grants), Lakewood, NJ (7 grants), Monsey, NY (5 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (5 grants).
Does The Basch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 99 grants with a stated purpose on The Basch Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Jewish Causes" (99 grants).
Who are The Basch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Basch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim ($47,818), Mosdot Botoshan Inc ($36,900) and Chaim V'chesed ($18,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Basch Family Foundation?
The Basch Family Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $358K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Basch Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the provided information. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations with other charitable missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Basch Family 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 The Basch Family Foundation's EIN?
The Basch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7424596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Basch Family 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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