The Bahnik Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Bahnik Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Oyster Bay, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$106 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
15% 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 | $3.2 million | 69 | $87.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 86 | $92.4 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 87 | $106 million |
How to apply
The Bahnik 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 The Bahnik Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 78 | $4.6 million |
| Vermont | 2 | $11,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portledge School | General purpose | $1.3 million |
| St Francis Hospital | General purpose | $1.1 million |
| Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay | General purpose | $999,250 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | General purpose | $200,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Oyster Bay Main Street Association | General purpose | $80,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Cradle of Aviation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General purpose | $50,000 |
| East Woods School | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Long Island University | General purpose | $33,500 |
| Life Enrichment Center | General purpose | $30,000 |
| The Inn | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Waterfront Center | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Baymens Heritage Association | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| America's Vetdogs | General purpose | $24,000 |
| Community Foundation of Oyster Bay | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Oyster Bay Railroad Museum | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Old Westbury Gardens | General purpose | $17,500 |
| Glen Cove Hospital | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Youth & Family Counseling Agency of Oyster Bay | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Long Island | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Island Harvest | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Bay | General purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Vermont | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Harmony Heights | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Long Island Cares | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Long Island Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Swiss Benevolent Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Whaling Museum Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purpose | $10,000 |
| North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Farms for City Kids | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum | General purpose | $7,500 |
| The Viscardi Center | General purpose | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lore Bahnik
- Claude A Bahnik
- Michele Bahnik Mercier
Questions people ask
Does The Bahnik Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bahnik Foundation Inc give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Bahnik Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lore Bahnik (Secretary), Claude A Bahnik (Vice Pres & Treasurer) and Michele Bahnik Mercier (President).
What does The Bahnik Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.