BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc
Preselected recipients only
BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $104,488 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,430 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$104,488
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,430
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$121,189
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was down from $110,847 the year before.
86% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $183,561 | 57 | $100,540 |
| 2023 | $124,002 | 48 | $26,503 |
| 2024 | $110,847 | 15 | $25,677 |
| 2025 | $104,488 | 28 | $121,189 |
How to apply
BC Partners Foundation (US) 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $28,507 |
| California | 2 | $20,107 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,972 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,540 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,250 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,060 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,199 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,540 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Asian American Investment Managers | Community development | $20,000 |
| Grayson Murray Foundation Inc | Human services | $15,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation | Health & research | $15,000 |
| Give Directly Inc | Human services | $8,222 |
| The Vienna Philharmonic Society | Arts & culture | $8,182 |
| American Friends of Fiesta Clasica Foundation | Arts & culture | $5,972 |
| International Rescue Committee | Human services | $5,540 |
| The 92nd Street Y | Humanitarian needs | $5,540 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Arts & culture | $5,250 |
| Brothers for Life | Human services | $3,060 |
| Zakat Foundation of America | Human services | $2,199 |
| American Scandinavian Society of New York Inc | Arts & culture | $1,650 |
| Caf America | Charity outreach | $1,540 |
| City Squash | Charity outreach | $1,540 |
| American Cancer Society | Health & research | $1,320 |
| Seeds for Ukraine Inc | Humanitarian needs | $1,040 |
| The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Corporation | Religious | $680 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Arts & culture | $500 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development Inc | Human services | $500 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Charity outreach | $430 |
| Astoria Food Pantry Inc | Human services | $400 |
| American Friends of the Salzburg Easter Festival | Arts & culture | $247 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Health & research | $200 |
| Musicares | Arts & culture | $107 |
| Lev Lalev Inc | Human services | $106 |
| Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS Inc | Arts & culture | $100 |
| National Alliance for Musical Theatre Inc | Arts & culture | $100 |
| Chatham Emergency Squad | Human services | $63 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Sibenac
- Sandra Haughton
- Paolo Notarnicola
- Andrew Zhu
Questions people ask
Does BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc give?
$104,488 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,430.
Who runs BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Sibenac (Director), Sandra Haughton (Secretary), Paolo Notarnicola (Director) and Andrew Zhu (Treasurer).
What does BC Partners Foundation (US) Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and health.