Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust
The Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust Fund is a private foundation established in 1985 as a testamentary trust created by the will of Dr. Leon Bromberg. Based in Galveston, Texas, the trust operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to charitable, educational, and research purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.1M
-5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$392K
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
59
-13.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+12.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust was created for charitable, educational, and research purposes. Primary funding interests include education, human services, and philanthropy/voluntarism, with a geographic emphasis on Texas.
Grantmaking
The trust demonstrates active grant-making activity with recent grants ranging from $500 to $100,000. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
of $5,000 and a range of $500–$50,000.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit all applications to grants@brombergtrust.org. The trust accepts applications from both new and returning applicants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Galveston area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending April 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,512,326
- Total Revenues: $149,616
- Total Expenses: $644,755
- Total Liabilities: $1,030
- Total Giving: $392,000
The trust operates with minimal staffing, with one employee reported.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,075,587 | $8,512,326 | $9,008,773 |
| Revenue | $211,873 | $149,616 | $205,061 |
| Expenses | $648,612 | $644,755 | $814,883 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $457,815 | $470,072 | $591,816 |
| Net Investment Income | $100,911 | $112,072 | $85,544 |
| Distributable Amount | $507,675 | $455,041 | $462,536 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Judge C. G. Dibrell, III serves as Chairman and Trustee of the trust. Trust meetings are held monthly.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES G DIBRELL III | CHAIRMAN | 16 | $52,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 2200 Market Street, Suite 710, Galveston, TX 77550-1532
Phone: 409-762-5890
Website: www.brombergtrust.org
Email: grants@brombergtrust.org
EIN: 76-0193007
IRS Tax-Exempt Status: Since September 1986
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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