HJ Brody Foundation
HJ Brody Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenville, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports 26 grants totaling $231,344, including support for educational, community, health, arts, and other charitable organizations.
HJ Brody Foundation at a glance
In short: HJ Brody Foundation gave $231K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state New Jersey. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $231,344
- -71.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,898
- -77.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,373,783
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (13 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HJ Brody Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Hyman J Brody
Mailing address: 530 Se Greenville Blvd Suite 200, Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: (252) 353-2141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HJ Brody Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Lawrenceville School ($111K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 122 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New Jersey (48%), North Carolina (37%), Maryland (11%), Ohio (2%), and Massachusetts (1%). The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HJ Brody Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 26 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2022) to $1.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | General Support | $111,009 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Main Street Connect Rockville, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Community Crossroads Center Greenville, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Montessori School of Raleigh Raleigh, NC | General Support | $3,310 |
| School of Government Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Manna Foodbank Mills River, NC | General Support | $1,500 |
| ECU Foundation Inc Greenville, NC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Book Festival Nantucket, MA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,373,783 | $562,984 | $278,785 | $231,344 | 26 | $234,167 | $168,211 | $446,413 |
| 2023 | $3,280,483 | $1,350,628 | $860,113 | $823,417 | 21 | $827,076 | $540,239 | $365,036 |
| 2022 | $2,784,290 | $201,925 | $110,943 | $81,633 | 26 | $83,533 | $90,334 | $353,820 |
| 2021 | $2,648,703 | $372,051 | $744,102 | $713,213 | 24 | $716,623 | $195,210 | $365,856 |
| 2020 | $2,639,590 | $642,075 | $1,319,552 | $1,295,256 | 25 | — | $140,915 | $309,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HJ Brody Foundation reported a distributable amount of $446K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations whose work spans several fields. The Lawrenceville School describes its mission as challenging a diverse community of promising young people to lead lives of learning, integrity, and high purpose. Main Street Connect says it works to address the need for disability housing and programming through affordable, community-centered spaces and opportunities promoting inclusion, independence, and quality of life.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in healthcare, arts, homelessness, and animal welfare. Healthnetwork Foundation says it connects members with healthcare providers and supports medical education and research through partner hospitals. Greenville Museum of Art says it promotes the arts through programs and maintains an art collection and museum facilities. Open Table Ministry says it supports people experiencing homelessness and poverty through relationships, practical assistance, and connections to community resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $231,344. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $111,009, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $111,009 to The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, $50,000 to Duke University in North Carolina, and $25,000 each to Main Street Connect in Maryland and Community Crossroads Center in North Carolina. The stated purpose for each of these grants was general support.
Other reported grants included $5,000 to Healthnetwork Foundation, $3,310 to Montessori School of Raleigh, $2,500 to School of Government Foundation, and $1,500 to MANNA FoodBank. Each was listed for general support. In addition, Service League of Greenville received $500; it says it provides contributions to Vidant Medical Center for furnishings, medical equipment, patient assistance, and medicines for uninsured patients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hyman J Brody as president, William C Brody as vice-president, and Rickey B Lancaster as secretary/treasurer.
HJ Brody Foundation is led by Hyman J. Brody, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hyman J. Brody
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rickey B. Lancaster
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William C. Brody
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 HJ Brody Foundation
How much does HJ Brody Foundation give each year?
HJ Brody Foundation gave $231K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $823K across 21 grants.
What is HJ Brody Foundation's typical grant size?
HJ Brody Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $8,898, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HJ Brody Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does HJ Brody Foundation give grants?
HJ Brody Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (37%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, NC (6 grants), Durham, NC (2 grants), Raleigh, NC (2 grants) and Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants).
Does HJ Brody Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of HJ Brody Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are HJ Brody Foundation's largest grantees?
HJ Brody Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Lawrenceville School ($111,009), Duke University ($50,000) and Main Street Connect ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HJ Brody Foundation?
HJ Brody Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $446K (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 HJ Brody Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations whose work spans several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HJ Brody Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HJ Brody Foundation's EIN?
HJ Brody Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1547030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HJ Brody Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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