The BLCF Charitable Foundation
The BLCF Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $60K.
The BLCF Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The BLCF Charitable Foundation gave $60K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $4,524
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The BLCF Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The OJC Fund ($30K). Together the top 2 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The BLCF Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $97K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Aid For The Needy | $30,000 |
| Pledger Charitable Brooklyn, NY | Aid For The Needy | $30,000 |
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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 | $4,524 | $59,500 | $60,045 | $60,000 | 2 | $60,000 | $389 |
| 2023 | $5,069 | $95,000 | $92,072 | $92,000 | 2 | $92,000 | $2,279 |
| 2022 | $2,141 | $86,000 | $97,608 | $96,571 | 1 | $96,571 | $249 |
| 2021 | $13,749 | $88,070 | $79,104 | $79,000 | 1 | $79,000 | $309 |
| 2020 | $4,783 | $42,000 | $44,214 | $44,002 | 1 | — | $201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The BLCF Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $389 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The BLCF Charitable Foundation is led by Berish Leser, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Berish Leser
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 BLCF Charitable Foundation
How much does The BLCF Charitable Foundation give each year?
The BLCF Charitable Foundation gave $60K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 2 grants.
How large is The BLCF Charitable Foundation?
The BLCF Charitable Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $389 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The BLCF Charitable Foundation operate?
The BLCF Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The BLCF Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The BLCF Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3898394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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
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