The Binky Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Binky Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,500 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,500
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$13,222
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,500 the year before.
75% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 51 | $35,119 |
| 2024 | $59,500 | 53 | $22,239 |
| 2025 | $75,500 | 69 | $13,222 |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Bickford Post Office Box 2807, New York, NY 10163 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 889-7384, info@binkyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Letters of inquiry should include: 1. A brief statement about your organization's history, its objectives and base of support. 2. A short description of the project or item for which funding is sought and how it relates to the objectives and needs of the organization. 3. The amount of the desired grant. 4. If the grant is for part of an item or project, the total cost of the item or project and other sources of funding for it. |
| Deadlines | February |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Binky Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 33 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $7,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $4,500 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $4,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $4,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $3,000 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chateaux de Gatos Sanctuary | General support | $1,500 |
| Full Circle Mo Feral | General support | $1,500 |
| Holly Hops Rabbit Rescue & Rehabilitation | General support | $1,500 |
| Impact Horse - Connecting Humans & Horses | General support | $1,500 |
| Keystone Rescue Services | General support | $1,500 |
| Little J Ranch Farm Sanctuary | General support | $1,500 |
| Lucky Penny Rescue Network | General support | $1,500 |
| Lupa Legacy Animal Rescue | General support | $1,500 |
| Pawsitive Care Snoopy Corp | General support | $1,500 |
| Pup Profile | General support | $1,500 |
| Purrever Friends Rescue | General support | $1,500 |
| Robin's Nest Rescue | General support | $1,500 |
| Sea Turtle Care & Conservation Specialist | General support | $1,500 |
| Stay Together Furever | General support | $1,500 |
| The Life of Kai Compassion Connections | General support | $1,500 |
| Whisker's Way | General support | $1,500 |
| All About the Animals Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| All Good Dogs Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Better Together Pet Resource Center Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Cats in the City Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Cats Meow TNR | General support | $1,000 |
| Cavalli's Husky and Wolfdog Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Cchappycats Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Cincy Cat Connection | General support | $1,000 |
| Coalition of Animal Rescue Transporters | General support | $1,000 |
| Community Cat Support Coalition | General support | $1,000 |
| Cowboy Cat Ranch | General support | $1,000 |
| Emi's Heart Animal Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Four Winds Connections | General support | $1,000 |
| Gatos Borincoon | General support | $1,000 |
| Healing Hearts Pet Therapy Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Healing Horse Touch Company | General support | $1,000 |
| Heartland Cavalier Connection | General support | $1,000 |
| Herding Hearts Resq | General support | $1,000 |
| Homebound Hounds | General support | $1,000 |
| Hoppy Clover Rabbit Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of the Uwharries | General support | $1,000 |
| Jasper County Humane Society Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Kitten Kornher Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Ladder of Life A Kittens Journey | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michalina Bickford
- Peter Bickford
- Kathleen Bickford Berzok
Questions people ask
Does The Binky Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February.
How much does The Binky Foundation Inc give?
$75,500 in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Binky Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michalina Bickford (President), Peter Bickford (Treasurer) and Kathleen Bickford Berzok (Director).
What does The Binky Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.