The BFF Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 1996, it operates as a family foundation that awards grants to nonprofit organizations working to help others help themselves.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.1M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-18.5% YoY
Grant Count
10
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$118K
-34.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is giving to Jewish organizations, temples, and schools. The foundation also supports organizations focused on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia, though it also supports international causes and organizations around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,133,243 |
| Total Annual Giving | $1,176,781 |
(Based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,133,243 | $26,784,727 | $25,244,324 |
| Revenue | $1,863,688 | $1,141,293 | $1,400,134 |
| Expenses | $1,371,707 | $1,639,275 | $1,651,982 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,176,781 | $1,443,552 | $1,480,552 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,699,010 | $987,867 | $946,572 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,341,642 | $1,256,964 | $1,364,339 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH BISTRITZKY | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5 | — |
| SHEILA BISTRITZKY | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1428 36th Street, Suite 200, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Telephone: 718-975-5303
EIN: 11-3261912
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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