Lynn & Les Bider Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lynn & Les Bider Family Foundation is a private foundation in Calabasas, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $688,800 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $250,000. 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$688,800
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $393,150 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $393,150 | 25 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $688,800 | 36 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Lynn & Les Bider 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.
What Lynn & Les Bider Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $512,800 |
| New York | 3 | $158,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater la | General funding | $250,000 |
| The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | General funding | $125,000 |
| Temple Beth Am Pressman Academy | General funding | $50,000 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | General funding | $50,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General funding | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | General funding | $15,500 |
| USC Hillel | General funding | $15,000 |
| Adl | General funding | $10,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater la | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | General funding/scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| JQ International | General funding | $10,000 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | General funding | $10,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | General funding | $10,000 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | General funding | $10,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent Fund | General funding | $7,500 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| USC Libraries | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General funding | $5,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | General funding | $3,500 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | General funding | $2,500 |
| Beverly Hills Firefighters Assoc | General funding | $2,500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | General funding | $2,500 |
| Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation | General funding | $2,500 |
| Jewish Women's Repertory Company | General funding | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of la | General funding | $2,500 |
| La Jewish Health | General funding | $2,500 |
| De Toledo High School | General funding | $1,800 |
| Camp Ramah in California | General funding | $1,800 |
| Los Angeles Ballet | General funding | $1,200 |
| Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation | General funding | $1,000 |
| Maple Counseling | General funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Bider
- Leslie Bider
Questions people ask
Does Lynn & Les Bider Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lynn & Les Bider Family Foundation give?
$688,800 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Lynn & Les Bider Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynn Bider (President) and Leslie Bider (Secretary/Cfo).
What does Lynn & Les Bider Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.