George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust
George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Redding, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $738K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $110K.
George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust gave $63K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,600
- +79.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,600
- +79.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,600
- Total assets
- $738,461
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 163% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached New York, NY | For its general charitable purposes | $62,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $738,461 | $170,187 | $63,115 | $62,600 | 1 | $62,600 | $109,824 | $54,379 |
| 2023 | $631,389 | $161,448 | $35,566 | $34,900 | 1 | $34,900 | $27,968 | $39,884 |
| 2022 | $505,507 | $124,238 | $32,578 | $32,000 | 1 | $32,000 | $27,538 | $33,180 |
| 2021 | $413,847 | $116,257 | $24,252 | $23,800 | 15 | $23,800 | $28,986 | $28,596 |
| 2020 | $321,842 | $86,913 | $20,425 | $20,000 | 7 | — | $20,830 | $20,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David B Bruckman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George T Bruckman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rena Bruckman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust
How much does George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust give each year?
George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust gave $63K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust?
George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust reported $738K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust operate?
George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
George T Bruckman Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6595990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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