Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $853,600 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $63,000. 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$853,600
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$63,000
- Assets$52,335
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $352,400 the year before.
36% 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 | $352,400 | 31 | $273,064 |
| 2024 | $853,600 | 33 | $52,335 |
How to apply
Barbara and Bentley Kassal 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 Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $469,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $176,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $55,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $63,000 |
| World Food Program | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $62,500 |
| Food Bank NYC | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $55,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $54,000 |
| City Harvest | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $50,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $50,000 |
| Dorot | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $45,000 |
| Feed the Children | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $35,000 |
| Magen David Adom | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $35,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $32,500 |
| Special Olympics | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $30,500 |
| International Rescue Comm | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $30,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $25,000 |
| Americares | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $25,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $25,000 |
| Amnesty International | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $20,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $15,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $13,000 |
| American Lung Assoc | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $10,000 |
| Community Service Society | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $10,000 |
| SBP New Orleans | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $10,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $7,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $5,000 |
| Central Synagogue | Activities pursuant to the organaizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $5,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $5,000 |
| Hole in the Wall | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $3,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $2,500 |
| Kingsborough Musical Society | Activities pursuant to the organizations 501(c)(3) purposes | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Wax Kassal
- Robert M Hebble
- Helaine F Hebble
Questions people ask
Does Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation give?
$853,600 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Wax Kassal (Director), Robert M Hebble (Director) and Helaine F Hebble (Director).
What does Barbara and Bentley Kassal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and international.