Women's Bible Society of New York
Women's Bible Society of New York is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It made 17 grants totaling $281,000 in filing year 2024, with listed purposes including ministry grants and summer camp scholarships.
Women's Bible Society of New York at a glance
In short: Women's Bible Society of New York gave $281K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $281,000
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,529
- -16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $2,959,955
- -2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% 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 Women's Bible Society of New York
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2098, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 603-3052
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Women's Bible Society of New York funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A House on Beekman ($32K). Together the top 10 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 71 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Connecticut, 7% each to Iowa and Illinois, and 5% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Women's Bible Society of New York open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $278K (2023) to $452K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A House on Beekman Bronx, NY | Ministry Grant and Summer Camp Scholarship | $32,000 |
| Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools Inc New Canaan, CT | Ministry Grant and Summer Camp Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Prison in the Wild Inc New York, NY | Ministry Grant | $25,000 |
| Renew Queens Inc Long Island City, NY | Ministry Grant | $25,000 |
| Storymakers NYC (Mockingbird) New York, NY | Ministry Grant | $23,000 |
| Young Life Harlan, IA | Ministry Grant | $20,000 |
| Alpha NYC Carol Stream, IL | Ministry Grant | $19,000 |
| City Seminary of New York New York, NY | Ministry Grant | $18,000 |
| The Navigators East Rockaway, NY | Ministry Grant | $17,000 |
| Chosen NYC Basketball Inc New York, NY | Ministry Grant | $15,000 |
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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 | $2,959,955 | $197,516 | $336,392 | $281,000 | 17 | $302,616 | $169,709 | $163,088 |
| 2023 | $3,039,252 | $123,910 | $338,433 | $278,000 | 14 | $315,924 | $97,814 | $144,036 |
| 2022 | $2,933,620 | $291,950 | $441,256 | $368,055 | 17 | $405,022 | $241,690 | $160,081 |
| 2021 | $4,165,741 | $388,023 | $530,818 | $451,980 | 14 | $471,169 | $340,224 | $197,877 |
| 2020 | $4,181,433 | $340,095 | $398,975 | $335,227 | 9 | — | $289,240 | $182,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Women's Bible Society of New York reported a distributable amount of $163K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grant purposes including ministry grants and summer camp scholarships. Its grantees describe a range of work: A House on Beekman says it empowers children and youth in the South Bronx through programs focused on academic, social, and emotional health. Renew Queens describes itself as a community development center offering space for organizations and groups, support for teenage mothers and youth, and spiritual and emotional health classes. City Seminary of New York says it teaches and trains people for urban ministry in New York City and other urban areas. The Open Door NJNY says it empowers marginalized populations to participate in mainstream society and strengthen their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $281,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $32,000, with a median of $17,000. The largest grants included $32,000 to A House on Beekman, $25,000 each to Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools, Prison in the Wild, and Renew Queens, and $23,000 to Storymakers NYC (Mockingbird). Other notable grants included $20,000 to Young Life, $19,000 to Alpha NYC, and $18,000 to City Seminary of New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Nelson as president; Marion Melton as vice president; Patty Kwan as treasurer; Julia Choi as assistant treasurer; and Susan Carpenter, Beverly Quinlan, Charline Shaw, Huguette Seng, and Sheila Weber as board members.
Women's Bible Society of New York is led by Margaret Nelson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Nelson
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marion Melton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Kwan
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Weber
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Carpenter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Quinlan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Choi
Assistant Treasurer
Board Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charline Shaw
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Huguette Seng
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Nancy Hanna (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Christensen (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Foran (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lucy Ray Devismes (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Ruth Milvaney (2020) — Board Member
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 Women's Bible Society of New York
How much does Women's Bible Society of New York give each year?
Women's Bible Society of New York gave $281K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $278K across 14 grants.
What is Women's Bible Society of New York's typical grant size?
Women's Bible Society of New York's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $16,529, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Women's Bible Society of New York that year got $14K on average.
Where does Women's Bible Society of New York give grants?
Women's Bible Society of New York gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (9%) and Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Women's Bible Society of New York give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Women's Bible Society of New York's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Grant" (12 grants) and "Summer Camp Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Women's Bible Society of New York's largest grantees?
Women's Bible Society of New York's largest 2024 grantees include A House on Beekman ($32,000), Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools Inc ($25,000) and Prison in the Wild Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Women's Bible Society of New York?
Women's Bible Society of New York reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $303K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Women's Bible Society of New York fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grant purposes including ministry grants and summer camp scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Women's Bible Society of New York?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Women's Bible Society of New York's EIN?
Women's Bible Society of New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1624136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Women's Bible Society of New York 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.
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