Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc
The Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation is a private foundation based in Ghent, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $475,000 in grants to 23 organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc gave $475K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $475,000
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,652
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,963,105
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 349 Leggett Road, Ghent, NY 12075
Phone: (305) 751-3150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Soon Is Now Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 49 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Florida, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc gives
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $475K (2024) to $650K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $475K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soon Is Now Inc Beacon, NY | General | $200,000 |
| Theatre for a New Audience New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| The Feminist Institute New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Best Elmont, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Belmont Child Care Association Elmont, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society Hudson, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital Hudson, NY | General | $10,000 |
| FL Wildlife Corridor Foundation St Petersburg, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Mac-Haydn Theatre Chatham, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse Miami, FL | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,963,105 | $480,633 | $572,830 | $475,000 | 23 | $475,000 | $394,532 | $493,247 |
| 2023 | $9,057,311 | $866,237 | $696,084 | $650,000 | 26 | $650,000 | $335,937 | $443,901 |
| 2022 | $8,890,875 | $8,152,178 | $6,934 | — | — | $100 | $146,604 | $202,216 |
| 2021 | $745,631 | $95,478 | $8,340 | — | — | $1,725 | $90,653 | $40,099 |
| 2020 | $658,493 | $15,593 | $7,411 | — | — | — | $11,866 | $32,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $493K 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 show support for organizations in areas including theatre, child care, public media, libraries, health care, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Theatre for a New Audience says it creates dialogue between Shakespeare and diverse authors and explores forms of world theatre. Belmont Child Care Association says it provides a safe, supportive, academically inspiring environment for children of parents working in the thoroughbred racing backstretch. MAC-Haydn Theatre says it presents diverse professional musical theatre and cultivates young talent. Valatie Free Library says it provides library materials and services to its community, while Kinderhook Memorial Library says it supports literacy, education, and entertainment for a diverse constituency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $475,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported awards included $200,000 to Soon Is Now Inc. in Beacon, New York; $100,000 to Theatre for a New Audience in New York, New York; and $30,000 to The Feminist Institute in New York, New York. Other listed awards included $10,000 each to Belmont Child Care Association, MAC-Haydn Theatre, and Columbia Memorial Hospital, among others.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marlene Brody as president; Ann C Jardine as secretary-treasurer; and Christopher Heider, Martina Ballman, Seth Rapport, and Mallory Mort as directors.
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc is led by Marlene Brody, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marlene Brody
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Heider
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mallory Mort
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martina Ballman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seth Rapport
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ann C. Jardine
Secretary Tr
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John H. Lavelle (2020–2023) — Director & Member
- Former: Amy L. Earing (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marlene (2021) — President
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 Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc
How much does Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc give each year?
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc gave $475K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $650K across 26 grants.
What is Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,652, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc give grants?
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Elmont, NY (2 grants), Hudson, NY (2 grants) and Chatham, NY (2 grants).
Does Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Soon Is Now Inc ($200,000), Theatre for a New Audience ($100,000) and The Feminist Institute ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc?
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $475K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $493K (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 Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including theatre, child care, public media, libraries, health care, animal welfare, and wildlife conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1736554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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