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Binder Foundation is a private trust based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Gelfand Rennert & Feldman L. It holds total assets of $15.9M. Annual income is reported at $4.4M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Massachusetts. According to available records, Binder Foundation has made 125 grants totaling $10.7M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $1M in 2020 to $813K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7.9M distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $3M, with an average award of $86K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$750
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$49K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Binder Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 125 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, DC.
Binder Foundation has distributed a total of $10.7M across 125 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $86K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $3M.
Binder Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Binder Foundation is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Binder | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adele Binder | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$15.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$15.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
125
Total Giving
$10.7M
Average Grant
$86K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of HopeDONATION | Duarte, CA | $31K | 2023 |
| Harvard Business SchoolDONATION | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Terrific FoundationDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Give-Mentor-Love FoundationDONATION | South Pasadena, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversityDONATION | Washington, DC | $80K | 2023 |
| Carlthorp SchoolDONATION | Santa Monica, CA | $39K | 2023 |
| Dexter SouthfieldDONATION | Brookline, MA | $35K | 2023 |
| Village SchoolDONATION | Pacific Palisades, CA | $34K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalDONATION | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| UclaDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Paws For Purple HeartsDONATION | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| La'S BestDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Chi Chapter Of Kappa Sigma Educational FoundationDONATION | Tucson, AZ | $20K | 2023 |
| The Winsor SchoolDONATION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Church Of The Redeemer Chestnut HillDONATION | Chestnut Hill, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| CaltechDONATION | Pasadena, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Police FoundationDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Pali RiptideDONATION | Pacific Palisades, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Hoover InstitutionDONATION | Stanford, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Academy Of Arts & SciencesDONATION | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Enterprise InstituteDONATION | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| TenacityDONATION | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Howard Jarvis Taxpayers FoundationDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyDONATION | Rye Brook, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Leadership InstituteDONATION | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Kehillat IsraelDONATION | Pacific Palisades, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologyDONATION | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Unitive SpiritualityDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Children'S ChainDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Paw WorksDONATION | Thousand Oaks, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| National Legal & Policy CenterDONATION | Falls Church, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Jonathan Club Scholarship FundDONATION | Los Angeles, CA | $400 | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Los AngelesCASH | Los Angeles, CA | $3M | 2022 |
| Boston Children'S Hospital TrustCASH | Boston, MA | $75K | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationCASH | Sacramento, CA | $60K | 2022 |
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