The Bwf Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-4036563
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Bwf Foundation has awarded 156 grants totaling $659,371 to organizations in New York, Georgia and 3 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $41,890, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 38 recipients (37%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
89% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (94%), Brooklyn (4%), Ozone Park (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 5% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bwf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet Hispanico | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Braelinn Elementary School | $1,500 | Peachtree City, GA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Calhoun Schools Inc | $31,625 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Classic Stage Company | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Colt Coeur | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Columbia University | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| God's Love We Deliver | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Harlem Stage | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mcbride Sisters She Can Fund | $250 | Napa, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Broadway League | $12,175 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The New Group | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Theatre Communications Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Theatre For A New Audience | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Colab Theater Group | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ballet Hispanico | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Braelinn Elementary School | $1,500 | Peachtree City, GA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Calhoun Schools Inc | $31,625 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Classic Stage Company | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Colt Coeur | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Columbia University | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| God's Love We Deliver | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Harlem Stage | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mcbride Sisters She Can Fund | $250 | Napa, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Broadway League | $12,175 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The New Group | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Theatre Communications Group | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Theatre For A New Audience | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Colab Theater Group | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Braelinn Elementary School | $1,000 | Peachtree City, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Family Equality | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Second Stage Theater | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Acting Company | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Broadway League (Jimmy Awards) | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The New 42nd Street Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Theatre For A New Audience | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Broadway Advocacy Coalition | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Calhoun Schools Inc | $11,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Clubbed Thumb | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Colt Coeur | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Feldshuh Fund For Women's Health | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| God's Love We Deliver | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mcc Theater | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Newyorkrep | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Theatre Development Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Ali Forney Center | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Theatreworksusa | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wp Theater | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Braelinn Elementary School | $1,000 | Peachtree City, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Family Equality | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Second Stage Theater | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Acting Company | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Broadway League (Jimmy Awards) | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The New 42nd Street Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Theatre For A New Audience | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Broadway Advocacy Coalition | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Calhoun Schools Inc | $11,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Clubbed Thumb | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Colt Coeur | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Feldshuh Fund For Women's Health | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| God's Love We Deliver | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mcc Theater | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Newyorkrep | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Theatre Development Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Ali Forney Center | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Theatreworksusa | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wp Theater | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Stella Adler Studio Of Design | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The New 42nd Street Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Acting Company | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Playwrights Horizons | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Broadway League (jimmy Awards) | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Actors Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Theatre For A New Audience | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Family Equality | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Stella Adler Studio Of Acting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New York Stage & Film | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Second Stage Theater | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Classic Stage Company | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Braelinn Elementary School | $2,500 | Peachtree City, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Dymondz Inc | $1,000 | Ozone Park, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Colorado Healing Fund | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St John School Of The Arts | $1,000 | St John, VI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Stella Adler Studio Of Design | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The New 42nd Street Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Acting Company | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Playwrights Horizons | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Broadway League (Jimmy Awards) | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Actors Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Theatre For A New Audience | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Family Equality | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Stella Adler Studio Of Acting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New York Stage & Film | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Second Stage Theater | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Classic Stage Company | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Braelinn Elementary School | $2,500 | Peachtree City, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Dymondz Inc | $1,000 | Ozone Park, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Colorado Healing Fund | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St John School Of The Arts | $1,000 | St John, VI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Stella Adler Studio Of Design | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The New 42nd Street Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Acting Company | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Playwrights Horizons | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Broadway League (Jimmy Awards) | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Actors Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Theatre For A New Audience | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Family Equality | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Stella Adler Studio Of Acting | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brennan Center For Justice | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New York Stage & Film | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Second Stage Theater | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Classic Stage Company | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Braelinn Elementary School | $2,500 | Peachtree City, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Dymondz Inc | $1,000 | Ozone Park, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Colorado Healing Fund | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2021 |
| St John School Of The Arts | $1,000 | St John, VI, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Uja-federation Of New York | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Studio School | $11,731 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Drama League Of New York | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Rebuilding Together Dc Alexandria | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Foundation Of Idependent Artists Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Off The Lane | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Vineyard Theatre | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Youth America | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ars Nova | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| City Meals On Wheels | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| Harlem Stage | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| New York Philharmonic | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| New York Stage And Film | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| Rebuilding Together Dc Alexandria | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2019 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| Second Stage Theater | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| The Broadway League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
| The Studio School | $41,890 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-4036563 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 165 W 46TH ST STE 1202 New York, NY 10036-2508 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bwf Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Barry Weissler |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Fran Weissler |
| Employee | Brett England |
Forms 990-PF
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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
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