Besad Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Besad Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $672,111 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $230,000. 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$672,111
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$180,145
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $198 |
| 2024 | $672,111 | 22 | $180,145 |
How to apply
Besad 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 Besad Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $672,111 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos | To further jewish causes | $230,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Menachem Inc | To further jewish causes | $75,000 |
| Keren Yad V'eizer Inc | To further jewish causes | $50,000 |
| Congregation & Gmach Zichron Shlomo | To further jewish causes | $50,000 |
| Congregation Keren Ezrah Inc | To further jewish causes | $41,500 |
| United Bobov International | To further jewish causes | $35,000 |
| Congregation Neir Baruch Linz | To further jewish causes | $32,413 |
| Congregation Khal Shaarei Zion Bobov Inc | To further jewish causes | $24,000 |
| Kolel Shary Limud | To further jewish causes | $24,000 |
| Chasdei Avos | To further jewish causes | $22,000 |
| Yeshiva Lavreichim Metzuyanim Inc | To further jewish causes | $20,000 |
| Kollel Metzyionim Lhoroah of Williamsburg | To further jewish causes | $20,000 |
| Camp Zichron Zvi Dovid Congregation | To further jewish causes | $13,700 |
| Kupat Hakodesh Inc | To further jewish causes | $7,000 |
| Machne Gila | To further jewish causes | $6,200 |
| Congregation Keren Ohr Chaim D Bobov | To further jewish causes | $6,000 |
| Khal Beis Yosef | To further jewish causes | $3,500 |
| Cong Rachmistrivka | To further jewish causes | $3,250 |
| Kolel Belz | To further jewish causes | $3,248 |
| Mesivtah Eitz Chaim of Bobov | To further jewish causes | $2,400 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Inc | To further jewish causes | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva Amod Hatorah Inc | To further jewish causes | $1,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Naftali Yone Leser
- Shulem Yitzchok Leser
Questions people ask
Does Besad Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Besad Foundation give?
$672,111 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Besad Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Naftali Yone Leser (President) and Shulem Yitzchok Leser (Treasurer).
What does Besad Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.