B & W Family Foundation
Accepts applications
B & W Family Foundation is a private foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,707 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,144 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$140,707
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$3,144
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $117,115 the year before.
52% 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 | $121,022 | 35 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $117,115 | 35 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $140,707 | 31 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alane Becket 771 Hillview Road, Malvern, PA 19355 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 644-6469 |
| What to submit | Applicant's own letter describing charitable or exempt purpose. |
| Restrictions | None, provided that the organization qualifies under irc section 501(c)(3). |
What B & W Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $65,730 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,720 |
| New York | 2 | $13,100 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $8,883 |
| California | 1 | $7,860 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,860 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,240 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,240 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,240 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Food Bank | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team - US | Unrestricted | $7,860 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Unrestricted | $7,860 |
| Clean Ocean Action | Unrestricted | $7,860 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | Unrestricted | $7,860 |
| Plastic Ocean Project | Unrestricted | $7,860 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Unrestricted | $7,860 |
| West Chester Food Cupboard | Unrestricted | $7,860 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Unrestricted | $5,240 |
| Life for Relief and Development | Unrestricted | $5,240 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | Unrestricted | $5,240 |
| Ocean Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,240 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted | $5,240 |
| Project Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $5,240 |
| Family Promise of Southern Chester | Unrestricted | $3,668 |
| Brandywine Valley SPCA | Unrestricted | $3,144 |
| Eckerd College | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow | Unrestricted | $2,882 |
| Pennsylvania Society for Prevention | Unrestricted | $2,882 |
| Days End Farm | Unrestricted | $2,620 |
| Operation Warm Inc | Unrestricted | $2,620 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust Inc | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Services Inc | Unrestricted | $2,358 |
| Baker Industries | Unrestricted | $2,096 |
| Mothers Home | Unrestricted | $1,572 |
| Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy Inc | Unrestricted | $1,048 |
| Main Line Meals on Wheels | Unrestricted | $1,048 |
| New Leash on Life USA | Unrestricted | $1,048 |
| Charity Navigator | Unrestricted | $1,023 |
| Malvern Public Library | Unrestricted | $524 |
| Resupply Inc | Unrestricted | $214 |
Officers and trustees
- Gilbert Weisman
- Alane Becket
Questions people ask
Does B & W Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does B & W Family Foundation give?
$140,707 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,144.
Who runs B & W Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gilbert Weisman (Director) and Alane Becket (Director).
What does B & W Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and education.