Belsky Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Belsky Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $362,805 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$362,805
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$611,987
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $276,308 the year before.
67% 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 | $276,308 | 15 | $630,897 |
| 2024 | $362,805 | 27 | $611,987 |
How to apply
Belsky 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 Belsky Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $347,805 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,800 |
| California | 2 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Museum of Modern Art | For operations | $100,000 |
| The Spence School | For operations | $78,100 |
| Ny Presbyterian | For operations | $50,000 |
| Collegiate School | For operations | $27,500 |
| 92nd Street Y | For operations | $25,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | For operations | $25,000 |
| Cornell University | For operations | $10,055 |
| Belev Echad | For operations | $7,200 |
| Young Mens and Womens Health | For operations | $6,000 |
| Amber Waves Farm | For operations | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | For operations | $5,000 |
| NYU Langone | For operations | $5,000 |
| Greenlight Giving Foundation | For operations | $5,000 |
| City Harvest | For operations | $2,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | For operations | $2,000 |
| At the Well | For operations | $1,800 |
| Columbia University | For operations | $1,200 |
| American Institute for Stuttering | For operations | $1,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | For operations | $1,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | For operations | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | For operations | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | For operations | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | For operations | $500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | For operations | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | For operations | $500 |
| East Hampton Meals on Wheels | For operations | $250 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | For operations | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Belsky
- Erica Belsky
Questions people ask
Does Belsky Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belsky Family Foundation give?
$362,805 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Belsky Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Belsky (Trustee) and Erica Belsky (Trustee).
What does Belsky Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.