West Side Children's Fund
Accepts applications
West Side Children's Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $16,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$48,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$898,030
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $50,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $49,000 | 5 | $754,228 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 5 | $846,685 |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 5 | $898,030 |
How to apply
| Contact | Yasmin Hopper 20 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 964-0834, info@westsidechildrensfund.org |
| What to submit | To submit a grant proposal for your organization, please include the following: - one-page statement about the purpose and goals of your organization and program including how your program meets our funding criteria: -board approved annual budget for your agency -total project budget and current sources of funding for your organization -most recent audited financial statement -organization's tax exemption letter -a list of the board of directors |
| Deadlines | Proposals deadline is april 1 |
| Restrictions | Organizations must meet the following criteria to qualify for funding: - accredited 501(c)(3) - provide out of school services five days a week to children aged 4-11 - located on the upper west side of manhattan in zip codes 10023-10027 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What West Side Children's Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $48,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goddard & Riverside Community Center | To support education program. | $16,000 |
| The Reading Team Inc | To support after school program. | $9,000 |
| West Side Commons Co Stryker Bay Neighborhood Center | To support after school program. | $9,000 |
| PS 75 PTA LTD After School Program | To support after school program. | $7,000 |
| Roads to Success PS180 | To support after school program. | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hannah Stebbins
- Susie Reiss
- Kiristen Oppenheimer
- Barbara Lavallee
- Yasmin Hopper
- Kazue Takenaga
- Maryum Opa
Questions people ask
Does West Side Children's Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals deadline is april 1.
How much does West Side Children's Fund give?
$48,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs West Side Children's Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Hannah Stebbins (President), Susie Reiss (Secretary), Kiristen Oppenheimer (Vice President) and Barbara Lavallee (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does West Side Children's Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.