Burstein Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-6700274 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,848.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himalayan Cataract Project | Waterbury, VT | General | $5,000 |
| African Parks Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Wilmot Cancer Institute | Rochester, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Arts Council of Mongolia | Seattle, WA | General | $4,848 |
| Northwestern University Hillel | Evanston, IL | General | $3,000 |
| Kol Rinah Synagogue | St Louis, MO | General | $3,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Dennis Conservancy Land Trust | East Dennis, MA | General | $1,500 |
| Toronto Metropolitan Univ Hillel | Toronto, CA | General | $1,000 |
| B'nai Israel Synagogue | Council Bluffs, IA | General | $1,000 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter | East Hanover, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Prager University | Merrifield, VA | General | $1,000 |
| Forest Hills Friends | Newark, NJ | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($18,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,448 | 26 |
| 2024 | $45,228 | 22 |
| 2023 | $34,290 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630899349100113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6700274
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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