Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust
The Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust Fund is a private foundation based in Galveston, Texas. Created in 1985 by Dr. Leon Bromberg’s will, the testamentary trust supports charitable, educational, and research purposes.
Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust gave $392K across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $392,000
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,644
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,075,587
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (11 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Review the trust’s grant guidelines and submit an application by mail or through the website.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted throughout the year.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles G Dibrell Iii
Mailing address: 2200 Market Street Suite 710, Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: (409) 762-5890
Website: https://brombergtrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Battleship Texas Foundation ($53K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
312 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 312 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2025 grantees include organizations in Galveston and other Texas communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 52 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $392K (2025) to $511K (2022). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $392K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Battleship Texas Foundation Houston, TX | Grant Repairs to Battleship Texas | $50,000 |
| Galveston College Foundation Galveston, TX | Payment 3 of 5 on committment for health science center | $20,000 |
| Galveston ISD Educational Foundation Galveston, TX | Grant to Support Programs for Upcoming School Year | $20,000 |
| Artist Boat Galveston, TX | Grant for Third Kayak Fleet | $15,000 |
| The Bryan Museum Galveston, TX | Sponsor 2025 Gala | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Houston, TX | Sponsorship for Annual Alzheimers Walk Occuring in Galveston | $10,000 |
| Galveston Rotary Club Galveston, TX | Memorial in Honor of Roland Bassett | $10,000 |
| Odyssey Academy Galveston, TX | Participation in the Max Iq Program | $10,000 |
| Rosenberg Library Galveston, TX | Grant for Memorial in Honor of Roland Bassett | $10,000 |
| St Vincent's House - Galveston Texas Galveston, TX | Grant for Dental Clinic for Clients | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,075,587 | $211,873 | $648,612 | $392,000 | 59 | $457,815 | $100,911 | $507,675 |
| 2024 | $8,512,326 | $149,616 | $644,755 | $401,200 | 68 | $470,072 | $112,072 | $455,041 |
| 2023 | $9,008,773 | $205,061 | $814,883 | $506,500 | 63 | $591,816 | $85,544 | $462,536 |
| 2022 | $9,617,887 | $1,444,065 | $824,059 | $510,800 | 57 | $603,744 | $1,234,148 | $529,238 |
| 2021 | $8,998,629 | $898,652 | $870,091 | $501,300 | 65 | — | $632,376 | $524,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $508K 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
The trust’s stated purposes are charitable, educational, and research. Its 2025 grants included support for education, arts and cultural organizations, health-related services, historic preservation, and community programs.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Galveston College Foundation says it supports the college’s mission of advancing people’s lives through lifelong learning. Sunshine Center says it works to foster independence and dignity among individuals with developmental disabilities. NAMI Gulf Coast describes its work as providing support, education, and advocacy for people and families affected by mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 59 grants totaling $392,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $50,000 to Battleship Texas Foundation for repairs to the battleship; $20,000 each to Galveston College Foundation for a payment toward its Health Science Center commitment and to Galveston ISD Educational Foundation to support school-year programs; and $15,000 each to Artist Boat for a third kayak fleet and The Bryan Museum for its 2025 gala.
The trust’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grant guidelines are available on the trust’s website, and applications may be submitted by mail or through the website. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations and provide evidence of their exempt classification.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles G. Dibrell III as chairman. The trust’s website identifies Judge C. G. Dibrell III as chairman and trustee and states that trust meetings are held monthly.
Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust is led by Charles G. Dibrell III, Chairman on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles G. Dibrell III
Chairman
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
$48K (2021) → $52K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $52K, to Charles G Dibrell III (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust
How much does Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust give each year?
Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust gave $392K across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $401K across 68 grants.
What is Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,644, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust give grants?
Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Galveston, TX (40 grants), Houston, TX (8 grants) and Texas City, TX (3 grants).
Does Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Battleship Texas Foundation ($52,500 across 2 grants), Galveston ISD Educational Foundation ($25,000 across 2 grants) and Galveston College Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust?
Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $458K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $508K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s stated purposes are charitable, educational, and research. Its 2025 grants included support for education, arts and cultural organizations, health-related services, historic preservation, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust?
Review the trust’s grant guidelines and submit an application by mail or through the website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust's EIN?
Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0193007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dr-leon-bromberg-charitable-trust-morg_c5e2f7ebe3134392897432469e670c9d
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