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Brodsky Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1968. The principal officer is Donald W Brodsky. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $198K. Total assets have decreased from $3M in 2011 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Massachusetts. According to available records, Brodsky Foundation has made 188 grants totaling $603K, with a median grant of $500. The foundation has distributed between $122K and $335K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $335K distributed across 110 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $43K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 79 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 44 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.
Brodsky Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 188 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, DC.
Brodsky Foundation has distributed a total of $603K across 188 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $43K.
Brodsky Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Brodsky Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald W Brodsky | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen Brodsky Gaber | SECRETARY-TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James W Brodsky Md | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
188
Total Giving
$603K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
79
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jcc HoustonGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $32K | 2023 |
| Temple Emanu-El FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater HoustonGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Coalition For The HomelessGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service-HoustonGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Cll Global Research FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Children At RiskGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Aspen InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| American Jewish ComimitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Jcc Patron Of The ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Give DirectlyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Houston Public Media FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas Law School FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| West Point Chapel FundGENERAL SUPPORT | West Point, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Holocaust Museum HoustonGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Mickey Leland Kibbutz FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bellaire, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Nph UsGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Education ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Houston Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Electronic Frontier FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $700 | 2023 |
| Smith College-Alumnae FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Northampton, MA | $600 | 2023 |
| Greenhill School FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Addison, TX | $450 | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $250 | 2023 |
| Old Braeswood Park CorporationGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $250 | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At AustinGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $250 | 2023 |
| La Family Housing CorporationGENERAL SUPPORT | North Hollywood, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood FederationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf CoastGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $200 | 2023 |
| Shelton School & Evaluation CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $200 | 2023 |
| BreastcancerorgGENERAL SUPPORT | Ardmore, PA | $100 | 2023 |
| 2022 Voided Contributions2022 ADJUSTMENT FOR VOIDED CHECKS | Houston, TX | N/A | 2023 |
| Jcc AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $21K | 2022 |
| Jcrc New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater DallasGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of North TexasGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |