Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation

GREENWICH, CT EIN: 26-1396548

The Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was established in January 2008 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut, with operations also noted in New York, New York.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

-10.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$399K

+53.6% YoY

Grant Count

-34.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+134.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $317K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation does not appear to accept unsolicited proposals and typically selects grantees rather than accepting applications.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.2M (88%)

California $62K (4%)

Maryland $46K (3%)

Connecticut $35K (2%)

Arizona $10K (1%)

Tennessee $9K (1%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

Florida $3K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Maryland New York Tennessee Texas

Cities

AtlantaBecketFairfieldGreenwichIrvingLarchmontLos AngelesMemphisNew YorkPeekskillPurchaseRockvilleRyeSchenectadyStamfordTampaTucsonWashingtonWest PortWhite Plains

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $2,848,214
Total Giving: $399,400
Total Revenues: $100,720
Total Expenses: $423,048
Investment Income and Dividends: $89,901
Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $10,819

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $3.17 Million
Total Revenues: $56.7k
Total Expenses: $280k

The foundation has no employees and carries no liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,848,214	$3,170,542	$3,408,650
Revenue	$100,720	$56,746	$-144,671
Expenses	$423,048	$280,157	$335,695
Qualifying Distributions	$422,100	$279,100	$318,415
Net Investment Income	$99,772	$108,100	$60,701
Distributable Amount	$316,884	$272,004	$277,607

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

151 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Usta Foundation ($250,000), Youth America Grand Prix ($23,000), Usc Kaufman ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CARNEGIE HALL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
GREENWICH HOSPITAL GREENWICH, CT	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM -WORKS & PROCESS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
HARRISON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100
HARRISON POLICE ASSOCIATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
ISRAEL DEFENCE FORCES NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
JACOB'S PILLOW BECKET, MA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
JUILLIARD SCHOOL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$16,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BARBARA BRANDT	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
GARY BRANDT	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • Typical grant awards range from $100,000 to $250,000 • The foundation made 30 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $399,400 **Recent Grants (2024):** • USTA Foundation: $250,000 (General Support) • Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP): $23,000 (General Support) • White Plains Hospital (WPH): $20,000 (General Support) **Application Process:** The foundation does not appear to accept unsolicited proposals and typically selects grantees rather than accepting applicatio…

Where does Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Massachusetts • Connecticut

What size grants does Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $399K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $317K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation's EIN?

Barbara & Gary Brandt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1396548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.