Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation
Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $12K.
Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation gave $12K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,821
- +136.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,364
- -52.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Conservation International ($5K). Together the top 5 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $12K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation International Virginia, VA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Park Avenue Armory New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Prep for Prep New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Carolyn Brody DAF New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,321 |
| Navaho and Hopi Families Arizona, AZ | General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $9,049 | $18,685 | $11,821 | 5 | $12,696 | — | $123 |
| 2020 | $9,636 | $10,002 | $5,100 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $2 | $253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation's only listed officer is Carolyn S. Brody, Trusteee since 2021 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carolyn S. Brody
Trusteee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trusteee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation
How much does Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation give each year?
Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation gave $12K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,364, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation give grants?
Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Conservation International ($5,000), Park Avenue Armory ($2,500) and Prep for Prep ($2,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation's EIN?
Carolyn S Brody Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1320240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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