Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports other tax-exempt organizations through contributions and states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber at a glance
In short: Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber gave $1.3M across 60 grants in 2026 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,343,500
- -6.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 60
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $22,392
- -15.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $94,552
- -73.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (27 of 59, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Andersen Tax 1177 6Th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Whitney Museum of American Art ($362K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 253 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to California, 2% to Connecticut, 1% to Illinois, and less than 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 27 of 59 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 34% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $950K (2024) to $2.0M (2020). In 2026 it made 60 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | General Charitables | $361,500 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc New York, NY | General Charitables | $280,000 |
| Prep for Prep New York, NY | General Charitables | $200,000 |
| The Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc New York, NY | General Charitables | $149,840 |
| Academy for Teachers New York, NY | General Charitables | $30,000 |
| Creative Time New York, NY | General Charitables | $25,000 |
| Perfect Earth Project East Hampton, NY | General Charitables | $25,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Charitables | $25,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | General Charitables | $25,000 |
| Benefit of Oakwood School North Hollywood, CA | General Charitables | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,552 | $2,983,846 | $1,363,615 | $1,343,500 | 60 | $1,343,600 | $1,108,834 | $3,045 |
| 2025 | $351,767 | $2,543,888 | $1,428,669 | $1,428,619 | 54 | $1,428,669 | $1,274,551 | — |
| 2024 | $491,485 | $2,066,982 | $950,406 | $950,306 | 38 | $950,406 | $1,046,202 | — |
| 2023 | $315,638 | $2,010,965 | $1,209,847 | $1,209,747 | 54 | $1,209,847 | $936,832 | $11,405 |
| 2022 | $590,832 | $798,716 | $1,233,075 | $1,222,825 | 47 | $1,233,075 | $798,716 | $51,311 |
| 2021 | $1,025,191 | $3,327,715 | $1,092,987 | $1,082,887 | 62 | — | $1,181,791 | $46,188 |
| 2020 | $936,387 | $4,965,629 | $2,042,868 | $1,999,935 | 73 | — | $2,705,267 | $7,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. Its 2025 filing describes its program as the excess of fair market value over cost basis of stock contributed to the foundation, and says its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under internal revenue law.
Its 2026 grants included organizations whose stated missions span the arts, education, children’s mental health, environmental health, human rights, and civil liberties. For example, the Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects art of the United States and champions living artists; Prep for Prep says it provides educational access and opportunity to New York City students; and the Child Mind Institute says it provides evidence-based care and resources for children and families dealing with mental health and learning disorders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 60 grants totaling $1,343,500. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $361,500, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest listed awards were $361,500 to the Whitney Museum of American Art, $280,000 to the Child Mind Institute, $200,000 to Prep for Prep, and $149,840 to the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Other listed awards included $30,000 to the Academy for Teachers and $25,000 each to Creative Time, Perfect Earth Project, Stanford University, and Yale University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Daniel M Neidich and Brooke Garber Neidich as trustees, each serving as needed.
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Brooke Garber Neidich
Trustee-As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel M. Neidich
Trustee-As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 M Neidich & Brooke Garber
How much does Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber give each year?
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber gave $1.3M across 60 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.4M across 54 grants.
What is Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber's typical grant size?
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $22,392, across 60 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber that year got $4K on average.
Where does Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber give grants?
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (37 grants), East Hampton, NY (3 grants) and Bridgehampton, NY (3 grants).
Does Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (60 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber's largest grantees?
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber's largest 2026 grantees include Whitney Museum of American Art ($361,500), Child Mind Institute Inc ($280,000) and Prep for Prep ($200,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber?
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber reported $95K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber?
The foundation states that it 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 Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber's EIN?
Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3318126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Daniel M Neidich & Brooke Garber funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/daniel-m-neidich-and-brooke-garber-morg_c96d5a73795e424e802b12266a9243f8
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