The BFF Foundation Inc
The BFF Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants for Jewish causes to organizations including congregations, yeshivas, and child and family services.
The BFF Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The BFF Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $118K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,176,781
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $117,678
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,276
- Total assets
- $28,133,243
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 BFF Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 1428 36Th Street 200, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (718) 975-5303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The BFF Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Kibud Av ($425K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 16 grants of 55 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 25% to recipients in Washington, DC. New Jersey recipients received 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The BFF Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $95K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.1M (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Kibud Av Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $425,000 |
| PayPal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC | To Further Jewish Causes | $290,740 |
| Ohel Children's Home and Family Services Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $150,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Joseph TZVI Dushinsky Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $100,000 |
| Pinnacle RTC Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $90,552 |
| Congregation Bobov 45 Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $50,000 |
| Khal Yehuda Leib Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $40,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $18,000 |
| Mayan Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $12,129 |
| Yeshiva Meor Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Casuses | $360 |
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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 | $28,133,243 | $1,863,688 | $1,371,707 | $1,176,781 | 10 | $1,176,781 | $1,699,010 | $1,341,642 |
| 2023 | $26,784,727 | $1,141,293 | $1,639,275 | $1,443,552 | 8 | $1,443,552 | $987,867 | $1,256,964 |
| 2022 | $25,244,324 | $1,400,134 | $1,651,982 | $1,480,552 | 9 | $1,480,552 | $946,572 | $1,364,339 |
| 2021 | $31,903,989 | $3,056,072 | $1,879,281 | $1,635,352 | 18 | $1,635,352 | $2,855,845 | $1,500,370 |
| 2020 | $30,418,166 | $1,099,950 | $1,317,234 | $1,051,552 | 10 | — | $906,469 | $1,355,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The BFF Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 2024 grants state the purpose “to further Jewish causes.” Among the recipients, PayPal Charitable Giving Fund describes its own mission as enabling online platforms to support everyday charitable giving and helping charities raise funds and form connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,176,781. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $425,000, with a median of $70,276. The largest grants were $425,000 to Congregation Kibud Av, $290,740 to PayPal Charitable Giving Fund, $150,000 to Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services, $100,000 to Yeshiva Beth Joseph Tzvi Dushinsky, and $90,552 to Pinnacle RTC Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Bistritzky as president and treasurer and Sheila Bistritzky as secretary.
The BFF Foundation Inc is led by Joseph Bistritzky, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Bistritzky
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Bistritzky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 BFF Foundation Inc
How much does The BFF Foundation Inc give each year?
The BFF Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 8 grants.
What is The BFF Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The BFF Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $70,276, and its average grant was $117,678, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The BFF Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The BFF Foundation Inc give grants?
The BFF Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (8 grants).
Does The BFF Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The BFF Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Jewish Causes" (9 grants).
Who are The BFF Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The BFF Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Kibud Av ($425,000), PayPal Charitable Giving Fund ($290,740) and Ohel Children's Home and Family Services ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The BFF Foundation Inc?
The BFF Foundation Inc reported $28.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The BFF Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants state the purpose “to further Jewish causes.” Among the recipients, PayPal Charitable Giving Fund describes its own mission as enabling online platforms to support everyday charitable giving and helping charities raise funds and form connections. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The BFF Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The BFF Foundation Inc's EIN?
The BFF Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3261912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The BFF 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The BFF Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The BFF Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bff-foundation-inc-morg_8c70b79844c041499e1c474e4fa457f7
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