Burstein Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Burstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,448 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,100. 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$53,448
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,100
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,228 the year before.
38% 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 | $34,290 | 18 | $950,395 |
| 2024 | $45,228 | 22 | $931,597 |
| 2025 | $53,448 | 26 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Burstein Charitable 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 Burstein Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $17,100 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,848 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy Partners | General | $6,100 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project | General | $5,000 |
| African Parks Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Wilmot Cancer Institute | General | $5,000 |
| Arts Council of Mongolia | General | $4,848 |
| Northwestern University Hillel | General | $3,000 |
| Kol Rinah Synagogue | General | $3,000 |
| Individual | General | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General | $2,000 |
| Hillels of FL Suncoast | General | $1,500 |
| Dennis Conservancy Land Trust | General | $1,500 |
| Toronto Metropolitan Univ Hillel | General | $1,000 |
| CFBNJ Feed the Children | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | General | $1,000 |
| Stand With US | General | $1,000 |
| B'nai Israel Synagogue | General | $1,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | General | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | General | $1,000 |
| Prager University | General | $1,000 |
| Forest Hills Friends | General | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy C Burstein
- Sanford C Burstein
- Stephen S Burstein
Questions people ask
Does Burstein Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Burstein Charitable Foundation give?
$53,448 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Burstein Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy C Burstein (Trustee), Sanford C Burstein (Trustee) and Stephen S Burstein (Trustee).
What does Burstein Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and international.