Brody Family Foundation
The Brody Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 51 grants totaling $151,770, with recipients including Jewish organizations, health-related organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Brody Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brody Family Foundation gave $152K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,770
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,976
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $82,723
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brody Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20155 Boca West Drive Unit C702, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: (561) 988-9103
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brody Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America Friends of Magen David Adom ($80K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 160 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 40% to recipients in Florida. The remaining reported shares went to Nevada, California, and Illinois, at 1% each. The listed grantees also included organizations in Massachusetts and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Brody Family Foundation gives
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $115K (2023) to $222K (2022). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Operating Support | $80,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Hands on Tzedakah Boca Raton, FL | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation Boca Raton, FL | General Operating Support | $7,241 |
| Chabad of East Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Chabad Chai Center Coral Springs, FL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Lion Habitat Ranch Henderson, NV | General Operating Support | $1,750 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Pan-Massachussetts Challenge Trust Needham, MA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $82,723 | $54,814 | $151,788 | $151,770 | 51 | $151,770 | $52,233 | $8,214 |
| 2023 | $157,632 | $31,543 | $127,640 | $115,218 | 47 | $118,168 | — | $11,931 |
| 2022 | $260,064 | $144,436 | $234,810 | $222,194 | 61 | $225,139 | $94,757 | $17,695 |
| 2021 | $353,205 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $478,753 | $61,372 | $154,148 | $141,776 | 1 | — | $15,618 | $28,079 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brody Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County says its mission is to sustain the Jewish community locally and worldwide and support Jewish people worldwide. Hands On Tzedakah describes its work as supporting programs that assist people in need, including programs below the radar of traditional funding.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions related to animal rescue and education (Lion Habitat Ranch), compassionate health care (Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation), advancing understanding and treatment of brain tumors (American Brain Tumor Association), and confronting antisemitism and hate while defending Jewish safety (Simon Wiesenthal Center).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $151,770. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $80,000, with a median grant of $250. The largest awards included $80,000 to America Friends of Magen David Adom and $30,000 to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Other notable grants were $10,000 to Hands On Tzedakah, $7,241 to B’nai Torah Congregation, and $5,000 each to Chabad of East Boca Raton and Chabad Chai Center. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elliot J Brody as President/Secretary/Treasu, Helene Anne Brody and Jeffrey Brody as Vice Presidents, and Carol A Greenwald as Director.
Brody Family Foundation is led by Elliot J. Brody, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliot J. Brody
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol A. Greenwald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Anne Brody
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Brody
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bradley M. Brody (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 Brody Family Foundation
How much does Brody Family Foundation give each year?
Brody Family Foundation gave $152K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 47 grants.
What is Brody Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brody Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $2,976, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brody Family Foundation give grants?
Brody Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Boca Raton, FL (4 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Brody Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brody Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brody Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brody Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include America Friends of Magen David Adom ($80,000), Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($30,000) and Hands on Tzedakah ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brody Family Foundation?
Brody Family Foundation reported $83K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brody Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County says its mission is to sustain the Jewish community locally and worldwide and support Jewish people worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brody Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Brody Family Foundation's EIN?
Brody Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1254812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brody Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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