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THE BFF FOUNDATION INC

Brooklyn, NY Tax ID: 11-3261912

The BFF Foundation Inc, based in Brooklyn, NY, focuses on education and Judaism, managing over $26 million in assets and funding projects in several U.S. cities and states, led by Joseph and Sheila Bistritzky.

About THE BFF FOUNDATION INC

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The BFF Foundation Inc is a non-profit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, with a focus on education, particularly elementary and secondary education, as well as religious activities related to Judaism. The foundation has significant assets totaling over $26 million, with annual expenses of approximately $1.6 million and revenue of about $1.1 million. It provides funding to various cities including Brooklyn, Lakewood, Monsey, New York, Surfside, and Washington, and operates in states such as New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Washington D.C. The foundation is led by Joseph Bistritzky, who serves as President and Treasurer, and Sheila Bistritzky, who is the Secretary. Both serve without compensation and dedicate 5 hours per week to their roles.

Focus Areas

EducationElementary and secondary educationReligionJudaism

Geographic Focus

DCFLNJNY

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $26.8M
Total Awarded This Year $1.4M
Average Grant Size $773
Total Grants (Previous Year) 2,114
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Brooklyn, NY
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$26.8M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$1.4M

8 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
143.6%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$600,000CONGREGATION KIBUD AVTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESBrooklyn, NY, US2024
$380,000GATEWAYS ORGANIZATION INCTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESMonsey, NY, US2023
$375,000CONGREGATION KIBUD AVTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESBrooklyn, NY, US2022
$300,000CONGREGATION KIBUD AVTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESBrooklyn, NY, US2023
$300,000THE SPECIAL CHILDREN CENTERTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESLakewood, NJ, US2023
$300,000PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUNDTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESWashington, DC, US2024
$250,000YESHIVA BETH JOSEPH TZVI DUSHINSKYTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESBrooklyn, NY, US2022
$250,000GATEWAYS ORGANIZATION INCTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESMonsey, NY, US2022
$225,000GATEWAYS ORGANIZATION INCTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESMonsey, NY, US2024
$170,000AHAVAT YISROEL HUMANITY INCTO FURTHER JEWISH CAUSESBrooklyn, NY, US2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

JB

JOSEPH BISTRITZKY

PRESIDENT & TREASURER

$0 2024
SB

SHEILA BISTRITZKY

SECRETARY

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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