Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust

GALVESTON, TX EIN: 76-0193007 Website

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

-13.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+12.6% YoY

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 April 2026.

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

Texas $1.8M (100%)

Tennessee $5K (0%)

States

Tennessee Texas

Cities

AlvinAustinBolivarConroeDallasFredericksburgGalvestonHitchcockHoustonKatyKemahLeague CityLubbockMonteaglePort BolivarRichmondSanta FeTexas CityVictoriaWebster

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Battleship Texas Foundation ($50,000), Galveston College Foundation ($20,000), Galveston Isd Educational Foundation ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADA WOMEN'S CENTER GALVESTON, TX	GRANT FOR REPAIRS FOR KITCHEN AREA	$5,000
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION HOUSTON, TX	SPONSORSHIP FOR ANNUAL ALZHEIMERS WALK OCCURING IN GALVESTON	$10,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS - TEXAS GULF COAST REGION HOUSTON, TX	GRANT FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SERVICES	$5,000
ARTIST BOAT GALVESTON, TX	GRANT FOR THIRD KAYAK FLEET	$15,000
BALL HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION GALVESTON, TX	GRANT FOR PROJECT GRADUATION 2025	$5,000
BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX	SPONSORSHIP BATTLE TEXAS CELEBRATION	$2,500
BATTLESHIP TEXAS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX	GRANT REPAIRS TO BATTLESHIP TEXAS	$50,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER HOUSTON - JOHNNY MITCHELL CLUB HOUSTON, TX	GRANT FOR DAILY HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND STEM+ ARTS LEARNING EXPERIENCES	$5,000
CAMP SUMMIT INC DALLAS, TX	GRANT FOR 2024 CAMPING PROGRAMS	$9,000
CASA OF GALVESTON COUNTY TEXAS CITY, TX	GRANT FOR TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE OF NEW VOLUNTEERS	$5,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust?

The trust demonstrates active grant-making activity with recent grants ranging from $500 to $100,000. Recent grants include: • The Artist Boat: $25,000 for the purchase of Anchor Bay Land • Galveston Independent School District Educational Foundation: $20,000 to support programs for the upcoming school year • Galveston College Foundation: $20,000 (payment 2 of 5 on commitment for Health Science Center) The trust made 65 grants in the most recent fiscal year, with a median grant size of $5,000 a…

Where does Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust make grants?

The trust primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Galveston area.

What size grants does Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust award?

In 2025, Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust awarded 59 grants totaling $392K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $508K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.