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Private foundation · EIN 13-4036563

The Bwf Foundation

New York, NY

The Bwf Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $213K in grants and contributions paid across 28 grants, with $44K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Calhoun Schools Inc, New Venture Fund and The Broadway League.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Calhoun Schools IncNew York, NYGeneral Support$43,172
New Venture FundWashington, DCGeneral Support$25,000
The Broadway LeagueNew York, NYGeneral Support$18,000
The Peoples TheatreNew York, NYGeneral Support$14,280
Poderistas Community FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral Support$10,942
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute IncWashington, DCGeneral Support$10,032
Stella Adler SchoolNew York, NYGeneral Support$10,000
Iati TheatreNew York, NYGeneral Support$8,557
Thalia Spanish TheatreNew York, NYGeneral Support$8,360
United We Dream NetworkWashington, DCGeneral Support$7,532
Ballet HispanicoNew York, NYGeneral Support$7,106
Broadway CaresNew York, NYGeneral Support$5,852
Make the Road New YorkNew York, NYGeneral Support$5,225
The Public TheatreNew York, NYGeneral Support$5,000
Envsn FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Support$4,975
Roundabout Theatre CompanyNew York, NYGeneral Support$4,500
Ps11 Programs IncNew York, NYGeneral Support$3,980
Vineyard TheatreNew York, NYGeneral Support$3,500
Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NYGeneral Support$3,000
Fund for the City of New YorkNew York, NYGeneral Support$2,508
Girls Write Now IncNew York, NYGeneral Support$2,090
Unidos USWashington, DCGeneral Support$2,090
Wp TheatreNew York, NYGeneral Support$2,000
Colt CoeurBrooklyn, NYGeneral Support$1,996
Theatre for a New AudienceNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000

The 25 largest of 28 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Bwf Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Bwf Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Bwf Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $212,697 in grants and contributions paid (28 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Bwf Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Calhoun Schools Inc (NY), $43.2K, New Venture Fund (DC), $25K, The Broadway League (NY), $18K, The Peoples Theatre (NY), $14.3K and Poderistas Community Fund (CA), $10.9K.