Binder Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Binder Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $871,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$871,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$24.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $813,400 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $813,400 | 32 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $871,000 | 34 | $24.4 million |
How to apply
Binder Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Binder Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $540,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $266,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Give-Mentor-Love Foundation | Donation | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Donation | $155,000 |
| UCLA | Donation | $38,000 |
| Carlthorp School | Donation | $37,000 |
| Dexter Southfield | Donation | $31,000 |
| Village School | Donation | $30,000 |
| Caltech | Donation | $30,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Donation | $30,000 |
| City of Hope | Donation | $25,000 |
| La's Best | Donation | $20,000 |
| Pali Riptide Baseball | Donation | $18,000 |
| Georgetown University | Donation | $15,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer Chestnut Hill | Donation | $15,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Donation | $10,000 |
| Kehillat Israel | Donation | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Donation | $10,000 |
| American Academy of Arts & Sciences | Donation | $10,000 |
| Chi Chapter of Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Terrific Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Winsor School | Donation | $10,000 |
| Vincent Memorial Hospital Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Donation | $10,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Nest School | Donation | $5,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Donation | $5,000 |
| Children's Chain | Donation | $2,500 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | Donation | $2,500 |
| St Monica Catholic Community | Donation | $2,500 |
| Independent School Alliance | Donation | $2,500 |
| The Jewish Grad Organization | Donation | $2,500 |
| Village School | Donation | $1,500 |
| Jonathan Club Scholarship Fund | Donation | $1,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Donation | $1,000 |
| Pacific Palisades Baseball Association | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gordon Binder
- Adele Binder
Questions people ask
Does Binder Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Binder Foundation give?
$871,000 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Binder Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gordon Binder (Trustee) and Adele Binder (Trustee).
What does Binder Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and education.