David P Brody Charitable Trust
The David P Brody Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. Its 2025 grants supported charitable and educational organizations, including organizations working in Holocaust education, social services, arts education, and legal principles.
David P Brody Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: David P Brody Charitable Trust gave $529K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state New York. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $528,500
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,816
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,373,978
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David P Brody Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 IRS filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 Broadway Ste 100 Pmb 93786, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (702) 578-5903
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David P Brody Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Holocaust Museum ($100K). Together the top 10 received $425K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 79 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in New York (27%), Washington (25%), and Illinois (22%). Iowa received 9% and Pennsylvania 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is David P Brody Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2020) to $529K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Holocaust Museum Skokie, IL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Seattle Seattle, WA | To help vulnerable individuals and families in the puget sound region achieve well-being, health and stability. | $60,000 |
| St Susan Center Inc Jamestown, NY | In response to the gospel we freely offer meals, fellowship, dignity, and respect to all who come through our doors. | $55,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Waukee, IA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Robert H Jackson Center Inc Jamestown, NY | To advance public awareness and appreciation of the principles of justice and the rule of law. | $35,000 |
| Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club Jamestown, NY | To Provide Education and Charity for Young People | $35,000 |
| Pilchuck Glass School Seattle, WA | To Support Charity and Education | $25,000 |
| Temple Anshe Hesed Erie, PA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Midbar Kodesh Temple Henderson, NV | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Bainbridge Artisan Resource Center Bainbridge Island, WA | To Provide Arts Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,373,978 | $595,779 | $737,150 | $528,500 | 19 | $627,567 | $595,779 | $615,044 |
| 2024 | $12,515,795 | $753,135 | $647,592 | $448,000 | 17 | $538,843 | $553,135 | $541,288 |
| 2023 | $12,410,580 | $597,515 | $590,524 | $383,000 | 16 | $498,636 | $597,515 | $600,191 |
| 2022 | $12,403,964 | $697,042 | $505,140 | $310,000 | 13 | $441,088 | $697,042 | $542,640 |
| 2021 | $12,212,062 | $537,172 | $421,639 | $227,500 | 14 | $346,284 | $537,172 | $562,307 |
| 2020 | $12,096,529 | $418,176 | $384,933 | $196,000 | 13 | — | $418,176 | $352,093 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David P Brody Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $615K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Pilchuck Glass School says it fosters and educates a diverse worldwide community exploring the creative use of glass in art and design; the Holocaust Center for Humanity says it teaches the lessons of the Holocaust and inspires action against bigotry and indifference; and the Robert H. Jackson Center says it advances awareness of justice and the rule of law.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include offering meals and fellowship (St Susan Center), supporting Jewish communities in central Iowa (Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines), and cultivating arts experiences and creative engagement (Kirkland Arts Center).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $528,500 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $100,000 to Illinois Holocaust Museum for general operating support; $60,000 to Jewish Family Services Seattle to help vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health, and stability; $55,000 to St Susan Center; and $50,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines for general operating support. The foundation also awarded $35,000 each to Robert H. Jackson Center and Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Glaubinger, Shelly Durrell, and Carrie Wolfgang as trustees.
David P Brody Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carrie Wolfgang
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $62K (2025)
Richard Glaubinger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $62K (2025)
Shelly Durrell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $62K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $62K, to Richard Glaubinger (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David P Brody Charitable Trust
How much does David P Brody Charitable Trust give each year?
David P Brody Charitable Trust gave $529K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $448K across 17 grants.
What is David P Brody Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
David P Brody Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $27,816, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David P Brody Charitable Trust that year got $12K on average.
Where does David P Brody Charitable Trust give grants?
David P Brody Charitable Trust's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (25%) and Illinois (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jamestown, NY (3 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does David P Brody Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of David P Brody Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David P Brody Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
David P Brody Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Illinois Holocaust Museum ($100,000), Jewish Family Services Seattle ($60,000) and St Susan Center Inc ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David P Brody Charitable Trust?
David P Brody Charitable Trust reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $628K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $615K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David P Brody Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David P Brody Charitable Trust?
The foundation’s 2024 IRS filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 David P Brody Charitable Trust's EIN?
David P Brody Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6965610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David P Brody Charitable Trust 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). David P Brody Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-p-brody-charitable-trust-morg_1fab924deb8e4fafabae80ac97335e37
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