Women's Bible Society of New York
Preselected recipients only
Women's Bible Society of New York is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $281,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $32,000. 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$281,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $278,000 the year before.
59% of its 2024 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 | $278,000 | 14 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $281,000 | 17 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Women's Bible Society of New York 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 Women's Bible Society of New York funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $195,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $19,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A House on Beekman | Ministry grant and summer camp scholarship | $32,000 |
| Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools Inc | Ministry grant and summer camp scholarship | $25,000 |
| Prison in the Wild Inc | Ministry grant | $25,000 |
| Renew Queens Inc | Ministry grant | $25,000 |
| Storymakers NYC (Mockingbird) | Ministry grant | $23,000 |
| Young Life | Ministry grant | $20,000 |
| Alpha NYC | Ministry grant | $19,000 |
| City Seminary of New York | Ministry grant | $18,000 |
| The Navigators | Ministry grant | $17,000 |
| Chosen NYC Basketball Inc | Ministry grant | $15,000 |
| The Open Door Njny Inc | Ministry grant | $15,000 |
| Cultivate Vibrance Inc | Ministry grant | $13,000 |
| Hephzibah House NYC | Ministry grant | $9,000 |
| Christian Herald Association Inc (Bowery Mont Lawn Camp) | Summer camp scholarship | $7,000 |
| Crustudent Venture | Summer camp scholarship | $7,000 |
| Young Life Upper East Side | Summer camp scholarship | $7,000 |
| The Timothy Project Inc | Ministry grant | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Nelson
- Marion Melton
- Patty Kwan
- Julia Choi
- Susan Carpenter
- Beverly Quinlan
- Charline Shaw
- Huguette Seng
- Sheila Weber
Questions people ask
Does Women's Bible Society of New York accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Women's Bible Society of New York give?
$281,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Women's Bible Society of New York?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Nelson (President), Marion Melton (Vice President), Patty Kwan (Treasurer) and Julia Choi (Assistant Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Women's Bible Society of New York fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.