Lynn and Les Bider Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCalabasas, California · EIN 95-4621358 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$689K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater LA | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $250,000 |
| The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | New York, NY | General funding | $125,000 |
| Temple Beth Am Pressman Academy | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $50,000 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $50,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General funding | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Royal Philharmonic Orchestra | New York, NY | General funding | $15,500 |
| Usc Hillel | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $15,000 |
| Adl | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater LA | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Los Angeles, CA | General funding/scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Jq International | West Hollywood, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Washington, DC | General funding | $10,000 |
| Stephen S Wise Temple | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Beauty Bus Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent Fund | Beverly Hills, CA | General funding | $7,500 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $5,000 |
| Usc Libraries | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | General funding | $5,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $3,500 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | Beverly Hills, CA | General funding | $2,500 |
| Beverly Hills Firefighters Assoc | Beverly Hills, CA | General funding | $2,500 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Trumbull, CT | General funding | $2,500 |
| Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation | Granada Hills, CA | General funding | $2,500 |
| Jewish Women's Repertory Company | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of LA | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $2,500 |
| LA Jewish Health | Reseda, CA | General funding | $2,500 |
| De Toledo High School | West Hills, CA | General funding | $1,800 |
| Camp Ramah in California | Ojai, CA | General funding | $1,800 |
| Los Angeles Ballet | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $1,200 |
| Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | General funding | $1,000 |
| Maple Counseling | Los Angeles, CA | General funding | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $688,800 | 36 |
| 2023 | $393,150 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349101815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4621358
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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