The Bisgeier Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bisgeier Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,200 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,200
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,000 the year before.
48% 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 | $74,000 | 16 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $76,000 | 15 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $86,200 | 21 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shirley Bisgeier 400 West End Avenue - 16A, New York, NY 10024 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 787-8395 |
| What to submit | The application should be in writing stating the purpose of the organization, address, telephone number and person to contact. Also please include prior period operating statement and balance sheet, and whether the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. |
What The Bisgeier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $50,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israeli Guide Dog Foundation | Community services | $10,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun | Religious | $6,100 |
| National Council of Jewish Woman | Medical | $6,100 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Social services | $6,000 |
| Shriners Hosp for Children | Medical | $6,000 |
| Hatzolah | Medical | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile | Medical | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Medical | $5,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | Medical | $5,000 |
| Bide-A-Wee | A no-kill animal rescue and shelter | $4,000 |
| Mesivita Yeshiva Chaim Berlin | Social services | $4,000 |
| The Lotus Foundation | Education | $4,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Foundation | Medical | $4,000 |
| I Have the Right to | Awareness about sexual abuse | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics | Providing year-round training and activities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities | $3,000 |
| Waggytail Resue | Dog and cat rescue | $3,000 |
| World Childhood Foundation | Children's welfare | $3,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Pet adoption center | $1,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | Park preservation and community services | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Braile Institute | Medical | $1,000 |
| Lev Lalev Orphanage | Support to orphaned and disadvantaged girls | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shirley Bisgeier
- Bonnie Bisgeier
Questions people ask
Does The Bisgeier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Bisgeier Family Foundation give?
$86,200 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Bisgeier Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shirley Bisgeier (President and Director) and Bonnie Bisgeier (Director).
What does The Bisgeier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.