The Bilger Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 22-6524956

Foundation Overview

Based in Los Angeles, CA, The Bilger Foundation has awarded 204 grants totaling $7,262,251 to organizations in California, Illinois and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $762,163, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,262,251
Total Assets
$124,689
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
17
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 35%

6 of 17 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

64% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (73%), Santa Monica (9%), West Hollywood (4%).

Funding Trajectory
-51%

Declining funding trend with 51% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bilger 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
Bet Tzedek $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Friends Of Elnet $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Project Angel Food $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Sinai Temple $43,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Skirball Cultural Center $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Stand With Us $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $65,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Urban Gateways $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2023
American Friends Of Shalva $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Aspca $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Israaid $25,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Los Angeles $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Jewish Family Service $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Tribe Media Corp $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Los Angeles Press Club $3,600 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2023
Bet Tzedek $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Creative Vision Foundation $445,000 Malibu, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Friends Of Elnet $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2022
La Economic Development Corporation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Sinai Temple $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Skirball Cultural Center $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Stand With Us $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
The Center For Early Education $5,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $70,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
World Central Kitchen Inc $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Yula $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Project Angel Food $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Urban Gateways $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Ansche Chesed $20,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2022
American Friends Of The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Jewish Journal Gala $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Bet Tzedek $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Creative Vision Foundation $445,000 Malibu, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Friends Of Elnet $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2022
La Economic Development Corporation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Sinai Temple $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Skirball Cultural Center $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Stand With Us $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
The Center For Early Education $5,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $70,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
World Central Kitchen Inc $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Yula $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Project Angel Food $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Urban Gateways $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Ansche Chesed $20,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2022
American Friends Of The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Jewish Journal Gala $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Bet Tzedek $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Creative Vision Foundation $445,000 Malibu, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Friends Of Elnet $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2022
La Economic Development Corporation $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Sinai Temple $30,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Skirball Cultural Center $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Stand With Us $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
The Center For Early Education $5,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $70,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
World Central Kitchen Inc $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Yula $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Project Angel Food $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Urban Gateways $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Ansche Chesed $20,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2022
American Friends Of The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2022
Jewish Journal Gala $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2022
American Jewish Committie $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Chabad In South Westwood $180 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Bet Tzedek $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Creative Vision Foundation $762,163 Malibu, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Friends Of Elnet $25,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2021
La Economic Development Corporation $15,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
The Museum Of Contemporary Art $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2021
The Milken Institute $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Stand With Us $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Sinai Temple $25,100 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Skirball Cultural Center $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
The Center For Early Education $5,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
The Rape Foundation $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Ucla Health Science $10,000 Pasadena, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Vimenti $1,000 San Juan, PR, US Charitable Contribution 2021
Young Israel Of North Beverly Hills Discretionary Fund $2,000 Beverly Hills, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2021
American Friends Of Shalva $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Bet Tzedek $50,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
American Friends Of Israel Museum $3,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Milken Institute $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Birthright Israel Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Friends Of Elnet $10,000 Skokie, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Sinai Temple $18,200 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Skirball Cultural Center $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Stand With Us $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Hilcrest Country Club - Charitable Fund $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
The Rape Foundation $20,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Jewish Family Service $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Ucla Health Science $10,000 Pasadena, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Jewish Communal Fund $45,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Urban Gateways $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2020
The Center For Early Education $5,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2020
Alzheimer's Association $100 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2018
American Jewish Committee $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Shalva $500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Baby2baby $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Bet Tzedek $66,250 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Congregation Shay L'yissocher $10,000 Lakewood, NJ, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Jewish National Fund $5,000 Rockville, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Jewish World Watch $2,500 Encino, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Jvs Women's Leadership Network $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Sinfoniette Paris Foundation Corp $3,000 Terre Haute, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Los Angeles County Museum Of Art $6,320 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Moca $5,125 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Prostate Cancer Foundation $100 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Redcat $5,000 Valencia, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Rethink Israel Initiative $25,000 Iselin, NJ, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Sinai Temple $10,200 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Skirball Cultural Center $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Stand With Us $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
The Academy For Jewish $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
The Rape Foundation $55,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Tourette Association Of America $10,000 Bayside, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2018
University Of Pennsylvania $200,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Urban Gateways $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Ucla Health Science $10,000 Pasadena, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Wise Readers To Leaders $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Women's Guild Cedar-sinai $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
American Friends Of Tel Aviv University $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2017
American Jewish Committee $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Baby2baby $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Brewers Community Foundation $1,000 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Bet Tzedek $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
College For Social Innovation Fund At Echoing Green $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Empire Dragon Boat Team Nyc $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Jason Motte Foundation $2,000 Tempe, AZ, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Jewish Family Service $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
La Theatre Works $5,000 Venice, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Los Angeles County Museum Of Art $1,605 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Milken Institute $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Moca $5,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Nbcc $500 Greensboro, NC, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Rethink Israel Initiative $25,000 Iselin, NJ, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Sinai Temple $36,170 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Skirball Cultural Center $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Stand With Us $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $125,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
The Jewish Federration Of North America $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2017
The Rape Foundation $65,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Tourette Association Of America $10,000 Bayside, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Tower Cancer Research Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
University Of Pennsylvania $175,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Urban Gateways $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Vista Del Mar $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Jewish World Watch $2,500 Encino, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
La Kitchen $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Liberty Hill $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Wendy Walkfjc $200 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animal $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Us Ski And Snowboard Team Foundation $7,000 Park City, UT, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Alan B Slifka Foundation $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Alliance College-ready Public Schools $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Altamed Health Services $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
American Jewish Committee $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
American Friends Of Magen David Adom (afmda) $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
American Friends Of Tel Aviv University $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Avon 39 The Walk To End Breast Cancer $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Best Friends Animal Society $100 Mission Hills, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Bet Tzedek $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
College For Social Innovation Fund At Echoing Green $50,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Congregation Tiferes Tzvi $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Focos $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Friends Of The Idf $8,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
La Theatre Works $1,000 Venice, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Los Angeles County Museum Of Art $3,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Masorti Foundation $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Milken Institute $50,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Moca $5,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Nbcc $1,000 Greensboro, NC, US Charitable Contribution 2016
National Museum Of American Jewish History $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network $20,000 Manhattan Beach, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Penn Hillel $3,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Project Angel Food $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Rethink Israel Initiative $25,000 Iselin, NJ, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Rett Syndrome Research Trust $10,000 Trumbull, CT, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Shalva $3,600 N/a, JERUSALEM, IS Charitable Contribution 2016
Skirball Cultural Center $100,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Stand With Us $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Stephen Wise Temple $2,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
The Jewish Federation Of Greater Los Angeles $110,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
The Mvat Foundation $3,500 Sherman Oaks, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
The Rape Foundation $20,640 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
The Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center $25,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Tower Cancer Research Foundation $500 Los Angeles, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
United Nations Watch $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Contribution 2016
University Of Pennsylvania $82,098 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Urban Gateways $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Us Ski And Snowboard Team Foundation $2,500 Park City, UT, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Venice Family Clinic $2,500 Venice, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 22-6524956
Website N/A
Address 480 BEL AIR RD Los Angeles, CA 90077-3815

Key People (1)

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President Arthur Bilger

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.