Private foundation · EIN 01-0635531 · Syosset, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $139K total, median $2,500. 80% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$139K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NY
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Touro Law CenterCentral Islip, NYCharitable functions$35K
New GroundLevittown, NYCharitable functions$30K
Lynn UniversityBoca Raton, FLCharitable functions$12K
Community Mainstreaming AssociatesWestbury, NYCharitable functions$10K
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCCharitable functions$10K
Landmark on Main StreetPort Washington, NYCharitable functions$5,000
Scleroderma FoundationHicksville, NYCharitable functions$5,000
Pit of Our Souls Rescue IncNorth Bellmore, NYCharitable functions$5,000
Bobbi & the StraysOzone Park, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Dog AbilityHicksville, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Gift of LifeOceanside, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Life's WorcGarden City, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Nassau County Museum of ArtRosyln, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Old Westbury GardensOld Westbury, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Pat Cairo Family FoundationNorth Valley Stream, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Veterans for PeaceMarstons Mills, MACharitable functions$2,500
Developmental Disabilities InstituteSmithtown, NYCharitable functions$2,500
Alley KatzWoodmere, NYCharitable functions$1,000
Remember Me RescueBurleson, TXCharitable functions$1,000

By state: New York 16 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Syosset, New York, administered in care of G Liebner, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 20 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Natalie Bailey & Herbert J Kirshner Foundation give?

New York (16 grants), Florida (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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