Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family is a private foundation based in Rockville Centre, New York. It made 81 grants totaling $1,332,959 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in several states, including organizations focused on Jewish community life, services for people in need, and the arts.
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family at a glance
In short: Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family gave $1.3M across 81 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,332,959
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 81
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,456
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $922,418
- -8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (20 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Rvc Family265 Sunrise Hwy 717, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 766-0915
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brothers for Life ($100K). Together the top 10 received $661K.
Grant Size Distribution
433 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 396 grants of 433 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (45%), Florida (24%), California (17%), and Washington (8%); recipients in Washington, DC, received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 81 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). 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 (2020–2024). 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 $1.0M (2022) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | General | $100,000 |
| The Giving Group Community Los Angeles, CA | Religious | $100,000 |
| United Way of Miami Miami, FL | General | $100,000 |
| The Giving Back Fund Los Angeles, CA | General | $75,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Religious | $60,160 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Eagles Wings International Inc Clarence, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Miami City Ballet Miami Beach, FL | General | $46,055 |
| American Friends of IDC New York, NY | General | $45,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General | $35,000 |
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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 | $922,418 | $2,103,577 | $1,391,301 | $1,332,959 | 81 | $1,363,091 | $765,592 | $22,984 |
| 2023 | $1,007,521 | $3,341,740 | $1,730,716 | $1,691,296 | 80 | $1,706,405 | $941,447 | $7,943 |
| 2022 | $240,423 | $1,795,566 | $1,034,976 | $1,022,510 | 81 | $1,031,436 | $553,168 | $2,274 |
| 2021 | $59,334 | $1,184,875 | $1,213,070 | $1,205,120 | 97 | $1,208,328 | $683,746 | $22,901 |
| 2020 | $894,057 | $1,472,066 | $1,256,534 | $1,234,111 | 94 | — | $302,680 | $19,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions address a range of activities. For example, Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli heroism through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid, including support for injured combat veterans. Greater Miami Jewish Federation says it mobilizes resources to care for people in need and strengthen Jewish life. Miami City Ballet says its mission includes presenting dance performances, training aspiring dancers, and providing dance education.
Other 2024 recipients include Eagles Wings International, which describes its work as nurturing understanding among people of different faiths and cultures, and Birthright Israel Foundation, which says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 81 grants totaling $1,332,959. Grant amounts ranged from $140 to $100,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 each to Brothers for Life, The Giving Group Community, and United Way of Miami; $75,000 to The Giving Back Fund; and $60,160 to Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to American Friends of Leket Israel and Eagles Wings International, and $46,055 to Miami City Ballet.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jill Braufman as president, Daniel L Nir as treasurer, and Barry Berger as secretary.
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family is led by Jill Braufman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Braufman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Berger
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel L. Nir
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family
How much does Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family give each year?
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family gave $1.3M across 81 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 80 grants.
What is Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family's typical grant size?
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $16,456, across 81 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family that year got $14K on average.
Where does Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family give grants?
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (35 grants), Miami, FL (11 grants), Miami Beach, FL (7 grants) and Southampton, NY (5 grants).
Does Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 81) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (10 grants), "Religious" (7 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family's largest grantees?
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family's largest 2024 grantees include Brothers for Life ($100,000), The Giving Group Community ($100,000) and United Way of Miami ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family?
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family reported $922K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions address a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family's EIN?
Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0218951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Daniel L NIR & Jill E Braufman Family 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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