Private foundation · EIN 47-7332419 · Verona, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert L Bildner Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $54K total, median $10K. 20% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$54K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NJ
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Side3 IncBoulder, COUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$25K
Hebrew Union CollegeCincinnati, OHUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$17K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$10K
Arnold P Gold FoundationFort Lee, NJUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Berkshire TaconicSheffield, MAUnrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000

By state: Colorado 1 · Ohio 1 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Robert L Bildner Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Verona, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Robert L Bildner Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Robert L Bildner Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $54K across 5 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Robert L Bildner Charitable Tr give?

Colorado (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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