Belmay Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Belmay Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,642 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$85,642
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$585,419
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,500 the year before.
39% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,083 | 27 | $568,240 |
| 2024 | $51,500 | 28 | $605,941 |
| 2025 | $85,642 | 28 | $585,419 |
How to apply
Belmay Family 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 Belmay Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $73,142 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General operations | $20,000 |
| Volunteer New York | Volunteer spirit awards | $17,500 |
| Giving Circle of Lower Westchester | General operations | $7,500 |
| Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer | General operations | $5,000 |
| Metropolis Country Club Foundation | Jamaica hurricane relief | $5,000 |
| Students 2 Science Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | General operations | $2,142 |
| Friends of the Idf | General operations | $2,000 |
| Notley Impact | Freedom2vote | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic | General operations | $2,000 |
| Fitzgerald Hebrew Congregation | General operations | $1,500 |
| Focus for Democracy | Focus 4 democracy c3 operations | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle | General operations | $1,000 |
| Child Care Council of Westchester | General operations | $1,000 |
| Community Resource Center | General operations | $1,000 |
| Hope's Door | General operations | $1,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | General operations | $1,000 |
| New Rochelle Public Library Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Sharing Shelf | General operations | $1,000 |
| Thirteen | General operations | $1,000 |
| Association of Development Officers | General operations | $500 |
| Congregation Agudas Achim | General operations | $500 |
| Cornell University | General operations | $500 |
| Emory University | Volunteer emory | $500 |
| Lehigh University | General operations | $500 |
| Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore Kesten
- Alisa H Kesten
- Evan Joseph Kesten
- Dov Kesten
- Abbey Kesten Rom
Questions people ask
Does Belmay Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belmay Family Foundation Inc give?
$85,642 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Belmay Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore Kesten (Director, President, Treasurer), Alisa H Kesten (Director, Vice President, Secretary), Evan Joseph Kesten (Director) and Dov Kesten (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Belmay Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and human services.