The Beir Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6084093
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Beir Foundation has awarded 205 grants totaling $4,612,450 to organizations in New York, Colorado and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $405,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 21 recipients (10%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 4 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (99%), Glen Cove (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 187% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (90%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Beir Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bowdoin College | $27,500 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Central Synagogue | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Clergy Directed Fund | 2024 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Challenge Aspen | $2,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Children's Academy | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Courage Classic 2024 | 2024 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | 2023-2024 Orange Fund | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Aspen Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center Of Nassau County | $5,000 | Glen Cove, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Calhoun School | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024-2025 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2024 |
| The Calhoun School | $318,500 | New York, NY, US | The Calhoun Endowment | 2024 |
| The Jewish Board | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Wnet Group | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Vns Health | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bowdoin College | $25,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Challenge Aspen | $2,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Children's Academy Nyc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Courage Classic 2023 | 2023 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | 2022-2023 Orange Fund | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Aspen Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Calhoun School | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The L.roeder Fund For Innovation In Steam | 2023 |
| The Calhoun School | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | 2023-2024 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2023 |
| The Calhoun School | $145,000 | New York, NY, US | The Calhoun Endowment | 2023 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2023 Calhoun's Financial Aid Program | 2023 |
| The Calhoun School | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024 Calhoun Benefit, Light Up The Night | 2023 |
| The Jewish Board | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Wnet Group | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | 2023 Annual Campaign | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Never Again: What You Do Matters Campaign | 2023 |
| Vns Health | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | $4,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Challenge Aspen | $2,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Courage Classic 2022 | 2022 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Cooke's Annual Giving Campaign | 2022 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | 2021-2022 Orange Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Aspen Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Robin Hood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2022 Calhoun Benefit 125th Anniversary Celebration | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2021-2022 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $405,000 | New York, NY, US | The Calhoun Endowment | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | The 2022-2023 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2022 |
| The Jewish Board | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Wnet Group | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Never Again: What You Do Matters Campaign | 2022 |
| Vns Health | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | $4,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Challenge Aspen | $2,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Courage Classic 2022 | 2022 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Cooke's Annual Giving Campaign | 2022 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | 2021-2022 Orange Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Aspen Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Robin Hood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2022 Calhoun Benefit 125th Anniversary Celebration | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2021-2022 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $405,000 | New York, NY, US | The Calhoun Endowment | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | The 2022-2023 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2022 |
| The Jewish Board | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Wnet Group | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Never Again: What You Do Matters Campaign | 2022 |
| Vns Health | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | $4,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Challenge Aspen | $2,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Courage Classic 2022 | 2022 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Cooke's Annual Giving Campaign | 2022 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | 2021-2022 Orange Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Aspen Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Robin Hood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2022 Calhoun Benefit 125th Anniversary Celebration | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2021-2022 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $405,000 | New York, NY, US | The Calhoun Endowment | 2022 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | The 2022-2023 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2022 |
| The Jewish Board | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Wnet Group | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Never Again: What You Do Matters Campaign | 2022 |
| Vns Health | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | Adl New York/new Jersey | 2021 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Courage Classic 2021 | 2021 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | 2020-2021 Orange Fund | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Aspen Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Robin Hood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | 92y Coronavirus Emergency Initiative | 2021 |
| The Calhoun School | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | The Calhouniverse Presents: Our Superheroes Benefit Tribute | 2021 |
| The Calhoun School | $300,000 | New York, NY, US | The Calhoun Endowment | 2021 |
| The Calhoun School | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | The 2021-2022 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2021 |
| The Jewish Board Of Family & Children's Services | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Visiting Nurse Service Of Ny | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Thirteen Wnet | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Uja-federation Of New York | 2021 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Never Again: What You Do Matters Campaign | 2021 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | Adl New York/new Jersey Annual Appeal | 2020 |
| Ascendigo Autism Services | $800 | Carbondale, CO, US | Ascendigoblue Aspen 2020 | 2020 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Courage Classic 2020 | 2020 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Cooke School And Institute | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | 2019-2020 Orange Fund | 2020 |
| Fountain House | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Aspen Animal Shelter | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Robin Hood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | 92y Coronavirus Emergency Initiative | 2020 |
| The Buddy Program | $1,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | The 2020 Virtual Bash For The Buddies | 2020 |
| The Calhoun School | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | The 2020-2021 Calhoun Annual Fund | 2020 |
| The Calhoun School | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | The Calhoun Endowment | 2020 |
| The Jewish Board Of Family & Children's Services | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Ny Times Neediest Cases Fund | $6,200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Visiting Nurse Service Of Ny | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Thirteen Wnet | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Uja-federation Of New York's 2020 Annual Campaign | 2020 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Never Again: What You Do Matters Campaign | 2020 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Central Synagogue | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Yom Kippur Appeal | 2017 |
| Chabad Jewish Community Center | $2,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Challenge Aspen | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2017 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Cooke Center | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Cooke's 2017 Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Cooke Center | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | Cooke School & Institute's 2017-2018 Annual Giving Campaign | 2017 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | 2016-2017 Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Fountain House | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Lucky Day Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Calhoun School | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | 2016-2017 Annual Fund | 2017 |
| The Calhoun School | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | The 19 For 19 Campaign | 2017 |
| The Jewish Board Of Family & Children Services | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Visiting Nurse Service Of Ny | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Thirteen Wnet | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Uja-federation Of New York's 2017 Annual Campaign | 2017 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| American Diabetes Association | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Anti-defamation League | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Bridging Bionics Foundation | $1,000 | Basalt, CO, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Central Synagogue | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Cooke Center | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Fountain House | $7,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Shining Stars Foundation | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Special Olympics | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The 92nd Street Y | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Calhoun School | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Robert Beir Society Of The Calhoun Annual Fund. | 2016 |
| The Calhoun School | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Fund For Park Avenue | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Jewish Board Of Family & Children Services | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Visiting Nurse Service Of Ny | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Thirteen Wnet | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| United Jewish Appeal | $16,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6084093 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 110 EAST 59TH STREET 32ND FL New York, NY 10022-1304 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Beir Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Scott R Hirsch |
|---|---|
| Vice President/treasurer | Luke M Babcock |
Forms 990-PF
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