Mal BDL Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mal BDL Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $897,600 | 26 | $4.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 21 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 26 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Mal BDL 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 Mal BDL Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $533,150 |
| California | 4 | $290,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $95,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $80,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $45,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $28,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Achilles International Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $250,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $200,000 |
| Project Torah and Bible Scholarship Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $80,000 |
| University College London Friends and Alumni Association | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $59,400 |
| Extend | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $55,250 |
| New Israel Fund | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $50,000 |
| V-Day | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $50,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $50,000 |
| Bridge Institute Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $45,000 |
| Tikkun Olam Productions Incorporated | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $45,000 |
| If Not Now Education Fund | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $40,000 |
| Albi Fund Institute & Lab | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $30,000 |
| Telluride Adaptive Ski Program | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $26,000 |
| Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $25,000 |
| Shefa School | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $25,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $25,000 |
| Halachic Left Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $20,500 |
| Reelabilites International | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $13,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $10,000 |
| Forward Leap Foundation | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $10,000 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $10,000 |
| Kadima | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $10,000 |
| Non-Violence International | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $5,500 |
| Footsteps Inc | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $5,000 |
| Jews for Racial and Economic Justice | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $5,000 |
| Athletes in Tandem | To aid the donee in carrying out their exempt functions. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew A Lindenbaum
- Bennett D Lindenbaum
- Marc Samit
Questions people ask
Does Mal BDL Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mal BDL Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,500.
Who runs Mal BDL Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew A Lindenbaum (President), Bennett D Lindenbaum (Treasurer) and Marc Samit (Secretary).
What does Mal BDL Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and faith communities.