Brodovsky Foundation
The Brodovsky Foundation is a private foundation based in Sacramento, California. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including Sacramento-area religious and educational organizations, Jewish community organizations, and organizations providing humanitarian aid.
Brodovsky Foundation at a glance
In short: Brodovsky Foundation gave $205K across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,710
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- +52.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,356
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,633,487
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (22 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brodovsky Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3126 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 456-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brodovsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mosiac Law Congregation ($33K). Together the top 10 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 220 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 22% to recipients in New York. Massachusetts, the District of Columbia, and Florida each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brodovsky Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 61 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2021) to $205K (2025). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosiac Law Congregation Sacramento, CA | Religious | $32,700 |
| Jewish Federation Sacramento Sacramento, CA | To serve & enrich the jewish community & those who support & identify with it | $31,000 |
| Chabad of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Religious | $30,160 |
| Shalom School Sacramento, CA | Help Provide Religious and Educational Support | $17,750 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado New York, NY | Emergency Relief Organization | $12,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation Israel New York, NY | Support Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid | $5,200 |
| American Committee Weizmann Institu New York, NY | International center of scientific research and graduate study in rehovot israel | $5,000 |
| Home of Peace Sacramento, CA | Cemetery | $5,000 |
| Kenesset Israel Torah Ctr Sacramento, CA | Funding for the center of torah learning for the community | $3,750 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $3,500 |
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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 | $3,633,487 | $191,377 | $207,793 | $204,710 | 61 | $204,710 | $188,294 | $208,936 |
| 2024 | $3,651,483 | $116,418 | $190,052 | $187,094 | 40 | $187,094 | $113,460 | $196,714 |
| 2023 | $3,726,714 | $108,996 | $176,587 | $173,100 | 41 | $173,100 | $111,295 | $183,641 |
| 2022 | $3,794,305 | $54,957 | $136,664 | $122,780 | 41 | $122,780 | $48,871 | $179,436 |
| 2021 | $3,912,012 | $2,519,205 | $135,693 | $122,405 | 37 | $122,405 | $2,505,917 | $124,201 |
| 2020 | $1,528,127 | $97,733 | $142,276 | $122,610 | 39 | — | $78,067 | $123,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brodovsky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $209K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Shalom School says its mission is to provide an academically excellent, inclusive, innovative education inspired by Jewish values and traditions. KVIE says it aims to inspire people to explore the world and connect with their community through public media. Chai Lifeline describes itself as providing support to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $204,710. Grants ranged from $200 to $32,700, with a median grant of $1,000. It made 40 grants totaling $187,094 in 2024 and 41 grants totaling $173,100 in 2023.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $32,700 to MOSIAC LAW CONGREGATION, $31,000 to JEWISH FEDERATION SACRAMENTO, $30,160 to CHABAD OF SACRAMENTO, and $17,750 to SHALOM SCHOOL. Other grants included $12,000 to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADO and $5,200 to WORLDWIDE FRIENDS FOUNDATION ISRAEL.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists ALAN BRODOVSKY as President, RICHARD BRODOVSKY as 1st VP, RACHAEL BRODOVSKY as 2nd VP, and RYAN BRODOVSKY as SEC/TREAS.
Brodovsky Foundation is led by Alan Brodovsky, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Brodovsky
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Brodovsky
1st Vice President
Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Brodovsky
2nd Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Brodovsky
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Brodovsky (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Brodovsky Foundation
How much does Brodovsky Foundation give each year?
Brodovsky Foundation gave $205K across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $187K across 40 grants.
What is Brodovsky Foundation's typical grant size?
Brodovsky Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,356, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brodovsky Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Brodovsky Foundation give grants?
Brodovsky Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (25 grants), New York, NY (14 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Brodovsky Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Brodovsky Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (10 grants).
Who are Brodovsky Foundation's largest grantees?
Brodovsky Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mosiac Law Congregation ($32,700), Jewish Federation Sacramento ($31,000) and Chabad of Sacramento ($30,160), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brodovsky Foundation?
Brodovsky Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $209K (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 Brodovsky Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Shalom School says its mission is to provide an academically excellent, inclusive, innovative education inspired by Jewish values and traditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brodovsky Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brodovsky Foundation's EIN?
Brodovsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6092306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Brodovsky Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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