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Bookstein Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Encino, California · EIN 200411575

Bookstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,840 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $41,719 the year before.

20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$38,3802$2.4 million
2024$41,7195$738,950
2025$33,8405$740,024

How to apply

Bookstein Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bookstein Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$33,840

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple Judea
Tarzana, CA
Religious$30,000
Concern Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Medical - cancer research.$2,000
Csun
Northridge, CA
General$750
Beth Jacob Congregation
Beverly Hills, CA
Religious$590
Vista del Mar Child & Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
General$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bookstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bookstein Family Foundation give?

$33,840 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs Bookstein Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Harvey A Bookstein (Ceo, Cfo, Dir.) and Harriet R Bookstein (Secretary & Dir).

What does Bookstein Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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