BD Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
BD Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $152,500 and the largest $600,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$152,500
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$32.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $590,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $590,000 | 4 | $30.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 6 | $32.2 million |
How to apply
BD Foundation Inc 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 BD Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $180,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $600,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $252,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $125,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $120,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief | To support projects in various communities | $600,000 |
| pinkdrive USA | general grants | $252,000 |
| International Council for Nurses | To support initiative to develop the capacity of nursing associations in Africa. | $180,000 |
| susan g komen | general grant | $125,000 |
| Heart to Heart International Inc | to provide support for mobile clinics and water filtration units for Turkey and Syria affected by earthquake | $120,000 |
| Planet Water Foundation | To provide funding for the aquablock emergency response program - mexico ("program") | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Polen
- Roland Goette
- Christopher DelOrefice
- Shana Neal
- Elizabeth Woody
- Antoinette Segreto
- Michelle Quinn
- William Sigmund
- Ami Simunovich
- Scott Mantone
- Sien Avalos
Questions people ask
Does BD Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BD Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $152,500.
Who runs BD Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Tom Polen (Trustee, President), Roland Goette (Trustee), Christopher DelOrefice (Trustee) and Shana Neal (Trustee, VP & Secy) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does BD Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and international.