The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner is a private foundation based in Syosset, New York. It reported making 20 grants totaling $139,000 in 2025, with listed recipients including charitable, educational, arts, disability-services, and animal-welfare organizations.
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner at a glance
In short: The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner gave $139K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,000
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,950
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,526,123
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6800 Jericho Turnpike 201W, Syosset, NY 11791
Phone: (516) 488-0100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Touro Law Center ($35K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (82%), Florida (9%), Washington, DC (7%), Massachusetts (2%), and Texas (1%), according to the filing. The reported percentages total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2021) to $139K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Touro Law Center Central Islip, NY | Charitable Functions | $35,000 |
| New Ground Levittown, NY | Charitable Functions | $30,000 |
| Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Functions | $12,000 |
| Community Mainstreaming Associates Westbury, NY | Charitable Functions | $10,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington, DC | Charitable Functions | $10,000 |
| Landmark on Main Street Port Washington, NY | Charitable Functions | $5,000 |
| Scleroderma Foundation Hicksville, NY | Charitable Functions | $5,000 |
| Pit of Our Souls Rescue Inc North Bellmore, NY | Charitable Functions | $5,000 |
| Bobbi & the Strays Ozone Park, NY | Charitable Functions | $2,500 |
| Dog Ability Hicksville, NY | Charitable Functions | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,526,123 | $145,352 | $185,005 | $139,000 | 20 | $146,250 | $109,469 | $142,631 |
| 2024 | $2,565,568 | $406,228 | $180,753 | $129,500 | 19 | $130,258 | $273,111 | $127,473 |
| 2023 | $2,331,850 | $151,786 | $180,164 | $125,750 | 23 | $126,000 | $104,622 | $122,417 |
| 2022 | $2,354,926 | $106,116 | $182,643 | $129,000 | 21 | $133,094 | $56,567 | $133,519 |
| 2021 | $2,431,453 | $317,260 | $160,658 | $114,900 | 15 | $118,807 | $277,209 | $139,500 |
| 2020 | $2,274,851 | $86,475 | $173,743 | $118,500 | 17 | — | $61,913 | $122,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, New Ground describes its work as helping veterans and families address the root causes of poverty and homelessness; Community Mainstreaming Associates says it offers work, social, educational, and recreational opportunities to help people lead fulfilling lives in the community. Humane World for Animals says it tackles the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. Other recipients include a university, arts and community organizations, and organizations serving people with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $139,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $35,000 to Touro Law Center and $30,000 to New Ground, both in New York; $12,000 to Lynn University in Florida; and $10,000 each to Community Mainstreaming Associates in New York and Humane World for Animals in Washington, DC. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “charitable functions.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Neil B Fang as president and director, Patricia B Lowy as vice president and director, and Alice Langley as secretary.
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner is led by Neil B. Fang, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Neil B. Fang
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia B. Lowy
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Alice Langley
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Patricia B Lowy (Vice President / Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner
How much does The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner give each year?
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner gave $139K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 19 grants.
What is The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner's typical grant size?
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,950, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner give grants?
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hicksville, NY (2 grants).
Does The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Functions" (20 grants).
Who are The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner's largest grantees?
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner's largest 2025 grantees include Touro Law Center ($35,000), New Ground ($30,000) and Lynn University ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner?
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner's EIN?
The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0635531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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