Bsd-jr Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various charitable causes, primarily focused on the Jewish community. It funds a range of religious and educational organizations, reflecting its commitment to faith-based initiatives and community development. The foundation predominantly supports congregations and educational institutions, indicating a strong emphasis on enhancing the cultural and educational aspects of the Jewish faith. Its funding activities are primarily concentrated in New York, where it engages with numerous local charities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based Jewish congregation, school, or small community religious institution seeking general operating support and known within local communal networks.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in New York (especially Brooklyn) and serves the local Jewish community.
- • Request is for general operating support or modest program support in line with past grants.
- • There is an introducer or existing relationship with local community leaders or past grantees.
- • Requested amounts align with the foundation's typical grant sizes (many small gifts up to mid five-figures).
Geography
Observed grantmaking is overwhelmingly local to New York (about 99% of dollars), with only a tiny share to New Jersey; the footprint is essentially in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients each year (29 in 2022, 27 in 2023, 18 in 2024) across congregations and educational institutions, but the portfolio is missionally narrow (primarily Jewish religious/educational organizations) and dollars are concentrated among a few top grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected applicants; while some new recipients appeared historically (13 new in 2023, 5 new in 2024), the declared preselection practice and absence of a public submission route make unsolicited entry unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
