Brisman Family Foundation Inc
Brisman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Toms River, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports $70,136 in grants to charitable organizations and individual recipients, including a scholarship.
Brisman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Brisman Family Foundation Inc gave $70K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,136
- +197.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +550.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,395
- -54.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $524,187
- +187.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brisman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Crest Hill Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (929) 444-5970
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brisman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute ($20K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 39% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brisman Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Vaad Leorer Yeshainim Migdal or Passaic, NJ | Charitable | $13,776 |
| Congregation Zichron Yosef New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kollel International Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Adas Lemberg Monroe, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ohel Yaakov Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bais Medrash of Medjay Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $1,560 |
| Congregation Gates of Mercy Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Nesiv Hatorah Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $524,187 | $414,613 | $72,886 | $70,136 | 13 | $70,136 | $411,852 | $2,153 |
| 2024 | $182,460 | $206,060 | $23,600 | $23,600 | 2 | $23,600 | — | $1,795 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brisman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable support for religious and educational organizations, as well as a scholarship to an individual recipient.
Among the organizations it supported, an individual recipient describes its mission as providing Jewish and secular education for elementary-aged school children. LAKEWOOD CHEDER SCHOOL INC describes its mission as providing religious and secular education for elementary-age children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $70,136. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. Reported recipients included an individual recipient who received $20,000 for a scholarship; Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute, which received $20,000 for charitable purposes; Vaad Leorer Yeshainim Migdal or, which received $13,776 for charitable purposes; and an individual recipient, which received $20,000 in 2025.
Other listed 2025 grants included $5,000 to Congregation Zichron Yosef, $3,600 to Kollel International Inc, $2,000 each to Adas Lemberg and an individual recipient INC, $1,560 to Bais Medrash of Medjay, $1,000 to Congregation Gates of Mercy, $500 each to Yeshiva Nesiv Hatorah and Lakewood Chedar School, and $100 to an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yosef Brisman as President, Marian Ullman as Treasurer, and Yehuda Brisman as Secretary.
Brisman Family Foundation Inc is led by Yosef Brisman, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yosef Brisman
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Marian Ullman
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Yehuda Brisman
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Brisman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Brisman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Brisman Family Foundation Inc gave $70K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 2 grants.
What is Brisman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Brisman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,395, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brisman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Brisman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (5 grants) and Toms River, NJ (2 grants).
Does Brisman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Brisman Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Brisman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Brisman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute ($20,000), Vaad Leorer Yeshainim Migdal or ($13,776) and Congregation Zichron Yosef ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brisman Family Foundation Inc?
Brisman Family Foundation Inc reported $524K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brisman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable support for religious and educational organizations, as well as a scholarship to an individual recipient. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brisman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brisman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Brisman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0575142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Brisman Family Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Brisman Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brisman-family-foundation-inc-morg_acd64bcbbb2d4045b7df04576a2ff39d
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