The Bwf Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-4036563 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$213K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$4,975
Total assets$44K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,090 and $8,557.
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
17% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Schools Inc | New York, NY | General support | $43,172 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| The Broadway League | New York, NY | General support | $18,000 |
| The Peoples Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $14,280 |
| Poderistas Community Fund | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,942 |
| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $10,032 |
| Stella Adler School | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Iati Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $8,557 |
| Thalia Spanish Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $8,360 |
| United We Dream Network | Washington, DC | General support | $7,532 |
| Ballet Hispanico | New York, NY | General support | $7,106 |
| Broadway Cares | New York, NY | General support | $5,852 |
| Make the Road New York | New York, NY | General support | $5,225 |
| The Public Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Envsn Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $4,975 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | General support | $4,500 |
| Ps11 Programs Inc | New York, NY | General support | $3,980 |
| Vineyard Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $3,500 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | New York, NY | General support | $2,508 |
| Girls Write Now Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,090 |
| Unidos US | Washington, DC | General support | $2,090 |
| Wp Theatre | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Colt Coeur | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $1,996 |
| Theatre for a New Audience | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Theatre Development Fund | New York, NY | General support | $750 |
| The American Theatre Wing | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,697 | 28 |
| 2023 | $83,250 | 19 |
| 2022 | $97,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349101687
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4036563
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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