Private foundation · EIN 95-4621358 · Calabasas, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lynn and Les Bider Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $689K total, median $8,750. 83% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$689K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in CA
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater LALos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$250K
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncNew York, NYGeneral funding$125K
Temple Beth Am Pressman AcademyLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$50K
Stephen S Wise TempleLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$50K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYGeneral funding$18K
American Friends of Royal Philharmonic OrchestraNew York, NYGeneral funding$16K
USC HillelLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$15K
ADLLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$10K
Beit T'shuvahLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$10K
Jewish Federation of Greater LALos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$10K
Jewish Vocational ServicesLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding/scholarship fund$10K
Jq InternationalWest Hollywood, CAGeneral funding$10K
Stephen S Wise TempleLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$10K
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$10K
The Washington Institute for Near East PolicyWashington, DCGeneral funding$10K
Stephen S Wise TempleLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$10K
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$10K
Beauty Bus FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$10K
Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent FundBeverly Hills, CAGeneral funding$7,500
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$5,000
USC LibrariesLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$5,000
The Aspen InstituteWashington, DCGeneral funding$5,000
Wise Readers to LeadersLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$5,000
Jewish Vocational ServicesLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$3,500
Beth Jacob CongregationBeverly Hills, CAGeneral funding$2,500
Beverly Hills Firefighters AssocBeverly Hills, CAGeneral funding$2,500
Rett Syndrome Research TrustTrumbull, CTGeneral funding$2,500
Sugar Ray Leonard FoundationGranada Hills, CAGeneral funding$2,500
Jewish Women's Repertory CompanyLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$2,500
Jewish Family Service of LALos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$2,500
LA Jewish HealthReseda, CAGeneral funding$2,500
De Toledo High SchoolWest Hills, CAGeneral funding$1,800
Camp Ramah in CaliforniaOjai, CAGeneral funding$1,800
Los Angeles BalletLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$1,200
Matthew Silverman Memorial FoundationBeverly Hills, CAGeneral funding$1,000
Maple CounselingLos Angeles, CAGeneral funding$1,000

By state: California 30 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Lynn and Les Bider Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Calabasas, California, administered in care of Les Bider, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Lynn and Les Bider Family Foundation 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 Lynn and Les Bider Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $689K across 36 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does Lynn and Les Bider Family Foundation give?

California (30 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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