BMW Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
BMW Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $71,770 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $43,500. 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$71,770
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$43,500
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $42,566 the year before.
100% 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 | $42,566 | 1 | $949,886 |
| 2024 | $71,770 | 9 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
BMW Foundation Trust 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $71,770 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Avhavas Tzdokah Vchesed | Charitable | $43,500 |
| Misc | Charitable | $8,240 |
| Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Cong Zera Kodesh Dropshitz | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Cong Shaarei Chesed Inc | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Yetev Lev Inc | Charitable | $2,080 |
| Cong Rachmistrivka | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Yad Lachmu Anyu | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Cong Noam Elimelech | Charitable | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ben Wertzberger
- Jacob Werczberger
- Esther Dembinsky
Questions people ask
Does BMW Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BMW Foundation Trust give?
$71,770 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs BMW Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Ben Wertzberger (Trustee), Jacob Werczberger (Trustee) and Esther Dembinsky (Trustee).