Braverman Family Charitable Foundation
The Braverman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including educational institutions, religious organizations, and arts and cultural organizations.
Braverman Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Braverman Family Charitable Foundation gave $42K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $913.261), mostly in Texas. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,010
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $913
- -58.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,825,006
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (17 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (51% 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 Braverman Family Charitable Foundation
- 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: 7887 Broadway Apt 507, San Antonio, TX 78209-2537
Phone: (210) 363-3337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Braverman Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington & Lee University ($8K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 193 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Texas received 51% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia at 20%, New York at 17%, California at 8%, and Massachusetts at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Braverman Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 46 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $459; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 30% 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 $33K (2020) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | Education | $7,500 |
| Musical Bridges Around the World Inc San Antonio, TX | Free Multicultural Performances & Viusal Arts Education | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Philanthropy, Education, Culture, Recreation & Social Services | $3,600 |
| Temple Beth-El San Antonio, TX | Religion | $2,600 |
| Texas Hillel Austin, TX | Education & Social Services | $1,800 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Education & Social Services | $1,800 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University New York, NY | Education | $1,500 |
| Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism Houston, TX | Religion | $1,500 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning San Antonio, TX | Education & Social Services | $1,135 |
| Congregation Rodfei Sholom San Antonio, TX | Religion | $1,050 |
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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 | $1,825,006 | $37,535 | $64,804 | $42,010 | 46 | $42,010 | $14,741 | $141,083 |
| 2023 | $1,852,275 | $76,184 | $79,218 | $57,530 | 26 | $57,530 | $54,496 | $4,565 |
| 2022 | $1,860,254 | $36,657 | $67,976 | $46,922 | 45 | $46,922 | $19,081 | $5,331 |
| 2021 | $1,887,093 | $32,995 | $53,081 | $33,610 | 36 | $33,610 | $13,524 | $4,537 |
| 2020 | $1,906,714 | $-37,348 | $49,218 | $32,644 | 40 | — | $17,800 | $4,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Braverman Family Charitable Foundation 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 show support for education, religion, social services, and arts and culture. For example, Musical Bridges Around the World describes its work as bringing classical, jazz, and ethnic folk musicians to the public and at-risk youth, while fostering San Antonio’s cultural life. The Jewish National Fund says it works to build a prosperous future for Israel and its people. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $42,010. Grants ranged from $53 to $7,500, with a median of $500. Among the largest were $7,500 to Washington & Lee University for education; $5,000 to Musical Bridges Around the World for performances and visual arts education; and $3,600 to the Jewish Federation of San Antonio. Other notable grants included $2,600 to Temple Beth-El, $1,800 each to Texas Hillel and the Jewish National Fund, and $1,500 each to Americans for Ben-Gurion University and Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Gail B. Blumenthal as director, president, and treasurer; Joel Erben as director and secretary; and Richard M. Braverman and Stuart E. Braverman as directors.
Braverman Family Charitable Foundation is led by Susan Gail B. Blumenthal, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Gail B. Blumenthal
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel Erben
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard M. Braverman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stuart E. Braverman
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Braverman Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Braverman Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Braverman Family Charitable Foundation gave $42K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 26 grants.
What is Braverman Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Braverman Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $913, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Braverman Family Charitable Foundation that year got $459 on average.
Where does Braverman Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Braverman Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (13 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (7 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Braverman Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Braverman Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education & Social Services" (9 grants), "Education" (4 grants) and "Religion" (4 grants).
Who are Braverman Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Braverman Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington & Lee University ($7,500), Musical Bridges Around the World Inc ($5,000) and Jewish Federation of San Antonio ($3,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Braverman Family Charitable Foundation?
Braverman Family Charitable Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K 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 Braverman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education, religion, social services, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Braverman Family Charitable Foundation?
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 Braverman Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Braverman Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2940220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Braverman Family Charitable Foundation 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.
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