Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr

Foundation · Grantmaker NANTUCKET, MA EIN: 52-6287380

The Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Established in December 1986, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

+8.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$200K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

-12.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+14.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2024 — 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 foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Science and STEM Education

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes grants with typical award sizes ranging from $500 to $150,000. Based on the most recent available data, the foundation awarded approximately $200,000 in total giving during 2024.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward organizations and initiatives in Massachusetts, Maryland, and North Carolina.

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $485K (31%)

Massachusetts $416K (26%)

North Carolina $312K (20%)

Virginia $110K (7%)

Connecticut $61K (4%)

Mississippi $50K (3%)

Rhode Island $45K (3%)

Minnesota $41K (3%)

+4 more states

States

Connecticut Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Mississippi North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Virginia

Cities

AddisonBaltimoreBostonBrooklandvilleChapel HillCharlottesvilleChicagoDallasDavidsonDurhamElyEuporaEvanstonHagerstownMiddletownNantucketNew HavenNewportOwings MillsRochester

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $1,668,388
Total Giving: $200,000
Revenue: $342,000
Expenses: $212,000
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation has maintained consistent financial activity since its establishment, with Form 990 tax filings available from 2011 onward.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,668,388	$1,538,782	$1,513,836
Revenue	$342,224	$245,298	$258,564
Expenses	$212,457	$211,880	$576,022
Qualifying Distributions	$204,681	$202,663	$569,370
Net Investment Income	$337,948	$243,439	$258,402
Distributable Amount	$282,144	$264,252	$327,201

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

155 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Davidson College ($50,000), Nantucket New School ($20,000), Community Foundation of Nantucket ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BRYN MAWR SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD	Fund for Bryn Mawr	$1,500
BRYN MAWR SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD	LUCY EASTWOOD BROADUS FUND	$5,000
BRYN MAWR SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD	CLARA ROGERS HARSHBARGER FUND	$5,000
BRYN MAWR SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD	ELIZABETH H. BROADUS PROJECT	$10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NANTUCKET NANTUCKET, MA	RIDELY-HARRIS FUND	$15,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NANTUCKET NANTUCKET, MA	NANTUCKET FUND	$10,000
DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC	Mariano Ayala SCHOLARSHIP	$50,000
DUKE UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NC	CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAM	$5,000
GILMAN SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
GILMAN SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD	BROADUS-HUBBARD FUND	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
THOMAS H BROADUS III	TRUSTEE	—	—
LUCY E BROADUS	TRUSTEE	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science and STEM Education

How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr?

Where does Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr make grants?

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward organizations and initiatives in Massachusetts, Maryland, and North Carolina.

What size grants does Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr award?

In 2024, Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr awarded 27 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr reported a distributable amount of $282K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr's EIN?

Elizabeth H and Thomas H Broadus Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6287380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.