The Bawd Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bawd Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $257,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$257,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $244,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $397,500 | 14 | $7.9 million |
| 2023 | $244,000 | 13 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $257,000 | 15 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
The Bawd 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 The Bawd Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $115,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jackson Laboratory | General | $100,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | General | $50,000 |
| Liveresearch Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Pssi Washington Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | General | $15,000 |
| Christodora | General | $7,500 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General | $5,000 |
| Pleasant River Wildlife Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Trinity School | General | $5,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | General | $3,000 |
| Integrate Autism Employment Advisors | General | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General | $2,500 |
| The Savannah Country Day School | General | $1,000 |
| The Wild Center | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David D Elliman
- Andrea D Branch
- Kathleen N Corrado
Questions people ask
Does The Bawd Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bawd Foundation give?
$257,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Bawd Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David D Elliman (Pres/Treas), Andrea D Branch (V. Pres) and Kathleen N Corrado (Secretary).
What does The Bawd Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.