Branfman Family Foundation
Branfman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cherry Hill, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $427K.
Branfman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Branfman Family Foundation gave $427K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $85K), top state California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $427,453
- -4.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $85,491
- -4.8% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $83,204
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Branfman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of California San Diego ($155K). Together the top 5 received $427K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $427K (2020) to $449K (2019). In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $427K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | Parkinson's Research | $155,000 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | Parkinson's Research | $103,430 |
| McLean Hospital Belmont, MA | Parkinson's Research | $83,204 |
| Purdue University Chicago, IL | Parkinson's Research | $50,819 |
| Concordia University St. Paul, MN | Parkinson's Research | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $430,014 | $431,879 | $427,453 | 5 | $46 |
| 2019 | $1,865 | $440,793 | $450,446 | $449,023 | 5 | $1,317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Branfman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Branfman Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joyce Branfman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Wolk
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Branfman Family Foundation
How much does Branfman Family Foundation give each year?
Branfman Family Foundation gave $427K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $449K across 5 grants.
What is Branfman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Branfman Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $83,204, and its average grant was $85,491, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Branfman Family Foundation give grants?
Branfman Family Foundation's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (24%) and Massachusetts (19%).
Does Branfman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Branfman Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Parkinson's Research" (5 grants).
Who are Branfman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Branfman Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include University of California San Diego ($155,000), Stevens Institute of Technology ($103,430) and McLean Hospital ($83,204), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Branfman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Branfman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Branfman Family Foundation's EIN?
Branfman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0628229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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