George Backer Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3537126 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn College Fdn Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Operations | $15,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Central Oregon Environmental Center | Bend, OR | Operations | $5,000 |
| Jewish Education in Media Inc | Stamford, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Granite United Way Inc | Manchester, NH | Operations | $4,500 |
| B'Nai B'Rith Hillel Fdn | BrooklyN, NY | Operations | $4,000 |
| Port Washington Youth Council | Port Washington, NY | Operations | $4,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Pittsfield, MA | Operations | $4,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | Brooklyn, NY | Operations | $3,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library Fndn | Brooklyn, NY | Operations | $3,000 |
| Community Chest of Port Washington | Port Washington, NY | Operations | $3,000 |
| Beth Shalom v'Emeth Reform Temple | Brooklyn, NY | Operations | $2,000 |
| Glens Falls HospCancer Center | Glens Falls, NY | Operations | $2,000 |
| Deschutes Public Library Foundation | Bend, OR | Operations | $1,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($43,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $106,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349103067
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3537126
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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