Burstein Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-6700274

Foundation Overview

Based in New York, NY, Burstein Charitable Foundation has awarded 244 grants totaling $589,727 to organizations in New Jersey, Iowa and 15 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $300 to $15,100, with a median award of $1,500.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$589,727
Total Assets
$1,093,865
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%

10 of 26 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New Jersey

Grants are geographically diversified with 15% in New Jersey and funding distributed across 20 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New Jersey, funding concentrates in Summit (27%), Hillside (27%), East Hanover (22%).

Funding Trajectory
+26%

Moderate 26% growth trend over 9 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Burstein Charitable 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
Toronto Metropolitan Univ Hillel $1,000 Toronto, TORONTO, CA General 2025
Hillels Of Fl Suncoast $1,500 Tampa, FL, US General 2025
Cfbnj Feed The Children $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2025
Sage Eldercare $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General 2025
Make-a-wish $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2025
Stand With Us $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US General 2025
Himalayan Cataract Project $5,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2025
Arts Council Of Mongolia $4,848 Seattle, WA, US General 2025
Northwestern University Hillel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2025
Dennis Conservancy Land Trust $1,500 East Dennis, MA, US General 2025
Literacy Partners $6,100 New York, NY, US General 2025
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General 2025
Kol Rinah Synagogue $3,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2025
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter $1,000 East Hanover, NJ, US General 2025
Barnyard Sanctuary $1,000 Blairstown, NJ, US General 2025
World Jewish Congress $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2025
African Parks Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US General 2025
Ocean Conservancy $500 Washington, DC, US General 2025
Magen David Adom $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2025
Hillel International $1,000 Washington, DC, US General 2025
Aspca $1,000 Washington, DC, US General 2025
Prager University $1,000 Merrifield, VA, US General 2025
Forest Hills Friends $1,000 Newark, NJ, US General 2025
Wilmot Cancer Institute $5,000 Rochester, NY, US General 2025
Uja Federation New York $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2025
Anti-defamation League $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2025
Toronto Metropolitan Univ Hillel $1,000 Toronto, TORONTO, CA General 2024
University Of Vermont Hillel $1,000 Burlington, VT, US General 2024
University Of South Fl Hillel $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General 2024
Cfbnj Feed The Children $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2024
Sage Eldercare $1,010 Summit, NJ, US General 2024
St Judes $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General 2024
Drake University Hillel $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US General 2024
Make-a-wish $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2024
Stand With Us $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US General 2024
Himalayan Cataract Project $5,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2024
Arts Council Of Mongolia $4,268 Seattle, WA, US General 2024
Pedal The Cause $5,200 St Louis, MO, US General 2024
Northwestern University Hillel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2024
Dennis Conservancy Land Trust $1,500 East Dennis, MA, US General 2024
Literacy Partners $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2024
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General 2024
Kol Rinah Synagogue $3,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2024
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter $1,000 East Hanover, NJ, US General 2024
Barnyard Sanctuary $750 Blairstown, NJ, US General 2024
World Jewish Congress $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2024
African Parks Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US General 2024
Cape Cinema $3,000 Dennis, MA, US General 2024
Toronto Metropolitan Univ Hillel $1,000 Toronto, TORONTO, CA General 2024
University Of Vermont Hillel $1,000 Burlington, VT, US General 2024
University Of South Fl Hillel $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General 2024
Cfbnj Feed The Children $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2024
Sage Eldercare $1,010 Summit, NJ, US General 2024
St Judes $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General 2024
Drake University Hillel $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US General 2024
Make-a-wish $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2024
Stand With Us $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US General 2024
Himalayan Cataract Project $5,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2024
Arts Council Of Mongolia $4,268 Seattle, WA, US General 2024
Pedal The Cause $5,200 St Louis, MO, US General 2024
Northwestern University Hillel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2024
Dennis Conservancy Land Trust $1,500 East Dennis, MA, US General 2024
Literacy Partners $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2024
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General 2024
Kol Rinah Synagogue $3,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2024
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter $1,000 East Hanover, NJ, US General 2024
Barnyard Sanctuary $750 Blairstown, NJ, US General 2024
World Jewish Congress $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2024
African Parks Foundation $5,000 Washington, DC, US General 2024
Cape Cinema $3,000 Dennis, MA, US General 2024
Toronto Metropolitan Univ Hillel $1,140 Toronto, TORONTO, CA General 2023
University Of Vermont Hillel $1,000 Burlington, VT, US General 2023
University Of South Fl Hillel $750 Tampa, FL, US General 2023
Cfbnj Feed The Children $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2023
Sage Eldercare $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General 2023
St Judes $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General 2023
Drake University Hillel $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General 2023
Make-a-wish $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2023
Stand With Us $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US General 2023
Himalayan Cataract Project $3,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2023
Arts Council Of Mongolia $5,000 Seattle, WA, US General 2023
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $1,400 Laguna Hills, CA, US General 2023
Pedal The Cause $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2023
Northwestern University Hillel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2023
Dennis Conservancy Land Trust $1,500 East Dennis, MA, US General 2023
Literacy Partners $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2023
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General 2023
Kol Rinah Synagogue $4,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2023
Toronto Metropolitan Univ Hillel $1,140 Toronto, TORONTO, CA General 2023
University Of Vermont Hillel $1,000 Burlington, VT, US General 2023
University Of South Fl Hillel $750 Tampa, FL, US General 2023
Cfbnj Feed The Children $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2023
Sage Eldercare $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General 2023
St Judes $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General 2023
Drake University Hillel $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General 2023
Make-a-wish $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2023
Stand With Us $1,000 Pasadena, CA, US General 2023
Himalayan Cataract Project $3,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2023
Arts Council Of Mongolia $5,000 Seattle, WA, US General 2023
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $1,400 Laguna Hills, CA, US General 2023
Pedal The Cause $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2023
Northwestern University Hillel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2023
Dennis Conservancy Land Trust $1,500 East Dennis, MA, US General 2023
Literacy Partners $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2023
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General 2023
Kol Rinah Synagogue $4,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2023
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter $500 East Hanover, NJ, US General 2022
Drake University-hillel $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General 2022
Honest Reporting $500 New York, NY, US General 2022
Sage Eldercare $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General 2022
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2022
St Judes $500 Memphis, TN, US General 2022
Stand With Us $500 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Miss Pat's Cats Adoption & Rescue $300 East Orange, NJ, US General 2022
Make-a-wish America $750 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2022
University Of Vermont - Hillel $1,500 Burlington, VT, US General 2022
Aepi Foundation $750 Indianapolis, IN, US General 2022
Hillel Ontario $1,500 Toronto, ON M5S 1G2, CA General 2022
University Of South Florida - Hillel $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General 2022
Himalayan Cataract Project $3,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2022
Arts Council Of Mongolia-us $5,000 Seattle, WA, US General 2022
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $5,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US General 2022
Pedal The Cause $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2022
Northwestern University Hilltel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2022
Dennis Conservancy Land Trust $2,000 East Dennis, MA, US General 2022
Literacy Partners $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2022
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General 2022
Kol Rinah Synagogue $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2022
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter $500 East Hanover, NJ, US General 2022
Drake University-hillel $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General 2022
Honest Reporting $500 New York, NY, US General 2022
Sage Eldercare $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General 2022
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2022
St Judes $500 Memphis, TN, US General 2022
Stand With Us $500 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Miss Pat's Cats Adoption & Rescue $300 East Orange, NJ, US General 2022
Make-a-wish America $750 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2022
University Of Vermont - Hillel $1,500 Burlington, VT, US General 2022
Aepi Foundation $750 Indianapolis, IN, US General 2022
Hillel Ontario $1,500 Toronto, ON M5S 1G2, CA General 2022
University Of South Florida - Hillel $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General 2022
Himalayan Cataract Project $3,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2022
Arts Council Of Mongolia-us $5,000 Seattle, WA, US General 2022
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $5,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US General 2022
Pedal The Cause $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2022
Northwestern University Hilltel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2022
Dennis Conservancy Land Trust $2,000 East Dennis, MA, US General 2022
Literacy Partners $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2022
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General 2022
Kol Rinah Synagogue $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2022
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter $500 East Hanover, NJ, US General 2022
Drake University-hillel $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General 2022
Honest Reporting $500 New York, NY, US General 2022
Sage Eldercare $1,000 Summit, NJ, US General 2022
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey $1,000 Hillside, NJ, US General 2022
St Judes $500 Memphis, TN, US General 2022
Stand With Us $500 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2022
Miss Pat's Cats Adoption & Rescue $300 East Orange, NJ, US General 2022
Make-a-wish America $750 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2022
University Of Vermont - Hillel $1,500 Burlington, VT, US General 2022
Aepi Foundation $750 Indianapolis, IN, US General 2022
Hillel Ontario $1,500 Toronto, ON M5S 1G2, CA General 2022
University Of South Florida - Hillel $1,000 Tampa, FL, US General 2022
Himalayan Cataract Project $3,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2022
Arts Council Of Mongolia-us $5,000 Seattle, WA, US General 2022
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $5,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US General 2022
Pedal The Cause $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2022
Northwestern University Hilltel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US General 2022
Dennis Conservancy Land Trust $2,000 East Dennis, MA, US General 2022
Literacy Partners $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2022
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US General 2022
Kol Rinah Synagogue $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2022
West Orange Animal Welfare League $1,000 West Orange, NJ, US General 2021
Iowa Newspaper Association $1,500 Des Moines, IA, US General 2021
Stand With Us $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Religious 2021
St Judes Children Hospital $500 Memphis, TN, US General 2021
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $5,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US General 2021
Sage Eldercare $1,500 Summit, NJ, US General 2021
Literacy Partners Ny $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Pedal The Cause $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2021
Northwestern Hillel $3,000 Evanston, IL, US Religious 2021
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter $500 East Hanover, NJ, US General 2021
Make A Wish $500 Phoenix, AZ, US General 2021
Usf Hillel $1,500 Tampa, FL, US Religious 2021
Action Against Hunger $2,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Honest Reporting $500 New York, NY, US Religious 2021
Arts Council Of Mongolia $3,000 Seattle, WA, US General 2021
B'nai Israel Synagogue $1,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US Religious 2021
Himalayan Cataract Project $3,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2021
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey $1,500 Hillside, NJ, US General 2021
Dennis Conservation Land Trust $3,000 Dennis, MA, US General 2021
Drake University $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General 2021
Focusing Philanthropy $2,000 Santa Monica, CA, US General 2021
Aep Fraternity $515 Indianapolis, IN, US General 2021
Lexi's Legacy $3,500 Hinesville, GA, US General 2021
Hillels Of The Florida Suncoast $3,000 Tampa, FL, US Religious 2021
Ryerson University Hillel $810 Toronto, N/A, CA Religious 2021
Dennis Conservation Land Trust $3,000 Dennis, MA, US General 2020
Drake University $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US General 2020
Honest Reporting $500 New York, NY, US Religious 2020
Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter $500 East Hanover, NJ, US General 2020
Pedal The Cause $5,000 St Louis, MO, US General 2020
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $9,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US General 2020
Stand With Us $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Religious 2020
Usf Hillel $5,000 Tampa, FL, US Religious 2020
Hillel At The Claremont Colleges $4,000 Claremont, CA, US Religious 2020
B'nai Israel Synagogue $3,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US Religious 2020
Northwestern Hillel $6,000 Evanston, IL, US Religious 2020
Adl $4,000 New York, NY, US Religious 2020
Suncoast Humane Society $1,000 Englewood, FL, US General 2020
Dr Dog Taipei City $4,258 Taipei, N/A, TW General 2020
Stand Up To Cancer $2,800 Los Angeles, CA, US General 2020
Hillel Ontario $3,591 Toronto, N/A, CA Religious 2020
Resilient Retreat $1,000 Sarasota, FL, US General 2020
Cape Cod Literacy Council $1,000 Hyannis, MA, US General 2020
Miss Pat's Cats $300 East Orange, NJ, US General 2020
Sage Eldercare $2,000 Summit, NJ, US General 2020
Community Food Bank Of New Jersey $1,569 Hillside, NJ, US General 2020
Himalayan Cataract Project $3,000 Waterbury, VT, US General 2020
Literacy Partners Ny $500 New York, NY, US General 2020
David Parsons Dance Company $500 New York, NY, US General 2020
Adl $4,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2018
Hadassah $6,500 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2018
Hillel $10,500 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2018
Jewish Federation Of St Louis $15,100 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2018
Northwestern Hillel $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Religious 2018
University Of Pennsylvania Hillel $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Religious 2018
B'nai Israel Synagogue $5,500 Council Bluffs, IA, US Religious 2018
Pedal The Cause $4,500 St Louis, MO, US General 2018
St Louis Jewish Book Festival $1,400 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2018
Adl $3,500 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2017
Northwestern Hillel $4,500 Evanston, IL, US Religious 2017
University Of Pennsylvania Hillel $4,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Religious 2017
Hadassah $6,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2017
Hillel $10,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2017
Holocaust Museum Of St Louis $4,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2017
Jewish Federation Of St Louis $10,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2017
Adl $2,500 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2016
B'nai Israel Synagogue $2,000 Council Bluffs, IA, US Religious 2016
Hadassah $5,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2016
Hillel $10,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2016
Holocaust Museum Of St Louis $3,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2016
Jewish Federation Of St Louis $10,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2016
Chabad Of St Louis $10,000 St Louis, MO, US Religious 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Burstein Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-6700274
Website N/A
Address 10 W 15TH ST APT 612 New York, NY 10011-6821

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Burstein Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Nancy C Burstein
Trustee Sanford C Burstein
Trustee Stephen S Burstein

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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