The Bisgeier Family Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-4111135 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHIRLEY BISGEIER |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 WEST END AVENUE - 16A, NEW YORK NY 10024 |
| Phone | 2127878395 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITING STATING THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND PERSON TO CONTACT. ALSO PLEASE INCLUDE PRIOR PERIOD OPERATING STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET, AND WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israeli Guide Dog Foundation | Warrington, PA | Community services | $10,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun | New York, NY | Religious | $6,100 |
| National Council of Jewish Woman | New York, NY | Medical | $6,100 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | New York, NY | Social services | $6,000 |
| Shriners Hosp for Children | Philadelphia, PA | Medical | $6,000 |
| Hatzolah | Passaic, NJ | Medical | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile | New York, NY | Medical | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | New York, NY | Medical | $5,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | Medical | $5,000 |
| Bide-A-Wee | New York, NY | A no-kill animal rescue and shelter | $4,000 |
| Mesivita Yeshiva Chaim Berlin | Brooklyn, NY | Social services | $4,000 |
| The Lotus Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $4,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Foundation | Memphis, TN | Medical | $4,000 |
| I Have the Right to | Washington, DC | Awareness about sexual abuse | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | Providing year-round training and activities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities | $3,000 |
| Waggytail Resue | New York, NY | Dog and cat rescue | $3,000 |
| World Childhood Foundation | New York, NY | Children's welfare | $3,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | New York, NY | Pet adoption center | $1,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Park preservation and community services | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Braile Institute | New York, NY | Medical | $1,000 |
| Lev Lalev Orphanage | Monsey, IS | Support to orphaned and disadvantaged girls | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,200 | 21 |
| 2024 | $76,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $74,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610689349100236
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4111135
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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