Private foundation · EIN 81-0905076 · White Plains, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph and Molly Bien Foundation Inc

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: 9 grants paid, $138K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$138K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish National FundNew York, NYTo ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of israel$50K
Hadassah the Women's Zionist Org of America IncNew York, NYTo support the education, youth and health programs$40K
Central Fund of IsraelCedarhurst, NYTo support charitable activities in israel$20K
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYTo support the life-saving efforts of magen david adom in israel$10K
Hillels of Westchester IncPurchase, NYTo enrich the lives of jewish college students$10K
Israel Cancer Research Fund IncNew York, NYTo support the cancer research projects in israel$5,000
Harrison Police Benevolent AssociationHarrison, NYTo support the sworn members of the harrison police department and their community$2,000
Congregation Kol AmiWhite Plains, NYTo support charitable activities$400
Bayside High SchoolBayside, NYTo support the students education$350

About this foundation

Joseph and Molly Bien Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in White Plains, New York, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Joseph and Molly Bien Foundation Inc 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 Joseph and Molly Bien Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $138K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joseph and Molly Bien Foundation Inc give?

New York (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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