George Backer Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
George Backer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$114,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $111,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,000 | 26 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 26 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $114,000 | 26 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
George Backer 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 George Backer 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 | 18 | $66,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $19,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn College Fdn Inc | Operations | $15,000 |
| Brandeis University | Operations | $15,000 |
| Individual | general purposes | $10,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $5,000 |
| Central Oregon Environmental Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Jewish Education in Media Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Granite United Way Inc | Operations | $4,500 |
| Individual | Operations | $4,000 |
| Hias | Operations | $4,000 |
| Hadassah | Operations | $4,000 |
| B'Nai B'Rith Hillel Fdn | Operations | $4,000 |
| Port Washington Youth Council | Operations | $4,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Operations | $4,000 |
| Amer Comm Weizmann Inst | Operations | $3,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | Operations | $3,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library Fndn | Operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $3,000 |
| US Holocaust Mem Mus | Operations | $3,000 |
| Port Washington Parent Res Ctr | Operations | $3,000 |
| Community Chest of Port Washington | Operations | $3,000 |
| Beth Shalom v'Emeth Reform Temple | Operations | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Operations | $2,000 |
| Glens Falls HospCancer Center | Operations | $2,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $2,000 |
| Deschutes Public Library Foundation | Operations | $1,000 |
| Deeper Life Fellow Deliverance Ctr | Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Morelli Conway
- Joan Meer
- Kenneth R Asher
Questions people ask
Does George Backer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George Backer Family Foundation Inc give?
$114,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs George Backer Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Morelli Conway (Vice Pres; Dir.), Joan Meer (President; Dir.) and Kenneth R Asher (Asst. Sec; Dir.).
What does George Backer Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.