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Laurence and Carolyn Belfer Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 137208162

Laurence and Carolyn Belfer Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $10,000 the year before.

100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$62,5003$48,639
2024$10,0001$40,109
2025$5,0001$36,203

How to apply

Laurence and Carolyn Belfer 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Laurence and Carolyn Belfer Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Synagogue
New York, NY
General support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Laurence and Carolyn Belfer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Laurence and Carolyn Belfer Family Foundation give?

$5,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Laurence and Carolyn Belfer Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Laurence D Belfer (Trustee) and Carolyn E Belfer (Trustee).

What does Laurence and Carolyn Belfer Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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