Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp
Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $173K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $275K.
Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp at a glance
In short: Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp gave $275K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $138K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,000
- +587.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $137,500
- +587.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $137,500
- Total assets
- $173,002
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ($150K). Together the top 2 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $275K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Educational | $150,000 |
| West Palm Beach Golf Comm Trust Jupiter, FL | Educational | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $173,002 | $275,000 | $276,498 | $275,000 | 2 | $275,000 | $8,557 |
| 2024 | $174,500 | $30,000 | $41,475 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $8,877 |
| 2023 | $185,975 | $300,000 | $226,525 | $225,000 | 2 | $225,000 | $8,544 |
| 2022 | $112,500 | $362,500 | $250,000 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $5,541 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp is led by Jane B. Holzer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane B. Holzer
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Emma J. Holzer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ian H. Holzer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ashley Holzer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Charles Rustin Holzer
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp
How much does Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp give each year?
Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp gave $275K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
How large is Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp?
Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp reported $173K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp?
Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Palm Beach, FL. It holds $173K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp operate?
Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp's EIN?
Carl M Brukenfeld Foundation Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2221147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 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 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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