Bikoff Foundation
Bikoff Foundation is a private foundation based in Whitestone, New York. Its 2024 filing reports three grants totaling $4.2 million to charitable organizations, including a philanthropic grantmaking institution, an organization combating antisemitism, and a maritime museum.
Bikoff Foundation at a glance
In short: Bikoff Foundation gave $4.2M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,200,000
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,400,000
- +195.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $64,856,081
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bikoff Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17-20 Whitestone Expwy Ste 403, Whitestone, NY 11357
Phone: (347) 592-2624
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bikoff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($3.9M). Together the top 3 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 70 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were directed to recipients in Pennsylvania (92% of grant dollars), Massachusetts (6%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bikoff Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2020) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Fund | $3,850,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Foxborough, MA | General Fund | $250,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc Mystic, CT | General Fund | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,856,081 | $7,118,325 | $4,236,467 | $4,200,000 | 3 | $4,222,367 | $6,558,566 | $4,626,624 |
| 2023 | $61,974,223 | $-3,362,872 | $3,823,292 | $3,795,000 | 8 | $3,812,567 | $383,052 | $4,195,037 |
| 2022 | $69,160,387 | $7,321,874 | $3,884,489 | $3,584,400 | 15 | $3,592,658 | $7,148,290 | $3,847,600 |
| 2021 | $65,723,002 | $14,790,071 | $3,499,516 | $3,350,000 | 17 | $3,357,516 | $14,784,071 | $3,590,992 |
| 2020 | $54,432,497 | $4,898,767 | $3,439,468 | $3,205,500 | 27 | — | $1,109,450 | $3,710,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bikoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission and specific funding focus areas are not stated. Its 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust, which describes itself as a public charity and grantmaking institution that helps donors pursue philanthropic goals through donor-advised funds. Mystic Seaport Museum says it strives to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported three grants totaling $4,200,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100,000 to $3,850,000, with a median of $250,000. The largest grants were $3,850,000 to National Philanthropic Trust, $250,000 to Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism, and $100,000 to Mystic Seaport Museum Inc.; each was designated for general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jill Bikoff as president, J Darius Bikoff as vice president, and Rony Kalina as director, treasurer, and secretary.
Bikoff Foundation is led by Jill Bikoff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Bikoff
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rony Kalina
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Darius Bikoff
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bikoff Foundation
How much does Bikoff Foundation give each year?
Bikoff Foundation gave $4.2M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 8 grants.
What is Bikoff Foundation's typical grant size?
Bikoff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $1,400,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bikoff Foundation give grants?
Bikoff Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%).
Does Bikoff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bikoff Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Bikoff Foundation?
Bikoff Foundation reported $64.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bikoff Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission and specific funding focus areas are not stated. Its 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust, which describes itself as a public charity and grantmaking institution that helps donors pursue philanthropic goals through donor-advised funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bikoff Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bikoff Foundation's EIN?
Bikoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1082338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bikoff Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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