The Bee Foundation
The Bee Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness of brain aneurysms and funding for innovative research that saves lives.
The Bee Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bee Foundation gave $100K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $798,121
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Bee Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Bee Foundation
Rita Skertich Research Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
TBF AVM Preventative Research Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
TBF Health Equity Grant
The Bee Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Bee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NYC Health & Hospitals ($25K). Together the top 4 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Health & Hospitals New York, NY | A Study of the Impact of Race, Soci | $25,000 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Investigate the Role of X Chromosom | $25,000 |
| University of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Identifying Somatic Mutations | $25,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Wes Identified Genetic Risk Factors | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $798,121 | $496,730 | $611,431 | $100,000 | 4 | $12,312 |
| 2023 | $885,393 | $579,012 | $436,704 | $85,000 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $740,540 | $342,646 | $216,857 | $50,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $614,751 | $573,227 | $147,554 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $188,092 | $163,194 | $118,106 | $28,833 | 1 | — |
About The Bee Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bee Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Wayne, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $798K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bee Foundation is led by Erin Doherty Kreszl, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Doherty Kreszl
Executive Director
Treasurer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $48K (2024)
Christine Kondra
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Sedney
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Mocco
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Stevens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Helton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Becker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Stoviak
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Mahoney
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve McIlwain
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Eileen Demidovich (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Alyssa Dugan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christine Doherty (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Eileen Smith (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Erin Kreszl (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Bee Foundation
How much does The Bee Foundation give each year?
The Bee Foundation gave $100K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 4 grants.
What is The Bee Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Bee Foundation give grants?
The Bee Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (25%) and Connecticut (25%).
Does The Bee Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Bee Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Bee Foundation?
The Bee Foundation reported $798K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $497K.
What is The Bee Foundation?
The Bee Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Wayne, PA. It holds $798K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Bee Foundation's EIN?
The Bee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1133312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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