Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. In its 2024 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $130,000 to charitable organizations, including schools, cultural organizations, a synagogue, and the US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation.
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman at a glance
In short: Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman gave $130K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,000
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,000
- +56.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $2,144,359
- +113.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2020 N Bramblewood, Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: (316) 265-3311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in five states: New York received 50% of grant dollars, Colorado 38%, New Jersey 7%, Pennsylvania 4%, and Virginia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 166% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General | $50,000 |
| The Town School New York, NY | General | $18,000 |
| Columbia College New York, NY | Annual Gift Fund | $14,600 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Hampton Synagogue Westhampton Beach, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Honey Foundation for Isreal Livingston, NJ | General | $8,500 |
| Hanna Senesh Community Day School Brooklyn, NY | General | $7,100 |
| Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Toys for Tots Triangle, VA | General | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,144,359 | $1,509,206 | $368,692 | $130,000 | 10 | $131,396 | $1,101,718 | $140,787 |
| 2023 | $1,003,845 | $1,192,142 | $982,386 | $99,750 | 12 | $100,808 | $67,379 | $86,979 |
| 2022 | $794,089 | $588,904 | $318,787 | $74,000 | 9 | $75,020 | $268,657 | $72,656 |
| 2021 | $523,972 | $46,168 | $53,526 | $48,800 | 5 | $49,806 | $46,168 | $73,462 |
| 2020 | $531,330 | $482,630 | $286,602 | $56,000 | 5 | — | $221,976 | $60,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, religious, cultural, and other charitable organizations. The Town School describes its mission as providing nursery-through-eighth-grade coeducation, balancing traditional and innovative programming and emphasizing academics, arts, and physical education. The Museum of the American Revolution says it shares stories about the diverse people and complex events behind America’s experiment in equality and self-government.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $130,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $50,000, with a median of $9,250. Its largest grants were $50,000 to the US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, $18,000 to The Town School, $14,600 to Columbia College, $10,000 to Park Avenue Synagogue, and $10,000 to The Hampton Synagogue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Beren Bressman as president and treasurer, and Robert I Bressman as secretary.
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman is led by Amy Beren Bressman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Beren Bressman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert I. Bressman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman
How much does Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman give each year?
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman gave $130K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 12 grants.
What is Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman's typical grant size?
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman's median grant in 2024 was $9,250, and its average grant was $13,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman that year got $28K on average.
Where does Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman give grants?
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (38%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman's largest grantees?
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman's largest 2024 grantees include US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation ($50,000), The Town School ($18,000) and Columbia College ($14,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman?
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, religious, cultural, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman's EIN?
Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1095716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Amy Beren Bressman & Robert I Bressman accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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