Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Morristown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $320K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $36K.
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc gave $15K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,800
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,114
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $320,220
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gateways and Access to Jewish Education ($3K). Together the top 7 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $15K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateways and Access to Jewish Education Newton, MA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Save a Child's Heart Potomac, MD | General Support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | General Support | $2,400 |
| The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Chai Life Line Inc New York, NY | General Support | $1,800 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | General Support | $1,800 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,220 | $37,525 | $17,726 | $14,800 | 7 | $16,091 | $36,234 | $17,920 |
| 2024 | $300,421 | $27,329 | $17,653 | $13,700 | 7 | $15,450 | $24,781 | $16,564 |
| 2023 | $290,745 | $34,723 | $19,177 | $15,200 | 7 | $16,965 | $31,581 | $15,463 |
| 2022 | $275,199 | $33,215 | $19,265 | $15,300 | 6 | $17,065 | $30,589 | $16,941 |
| 2021 | $261,249 | $30,900 | $19,361 | $15,005 | 5 | — | $28,971 | $17,199 |
| 2020 | $249,710 | $18,749 | $12,784 | $12,500 | 5 | — | $18,559 | $15,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc is led by Marcia Spellman, President, Secretary & Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcia Spellman
President, Secretary & Trustee
President & Trustee → President, Secretary & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip A Bramson
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shoshana Herrmann
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Aliza Spielman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrew Bramson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kelsey Casey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan Bramson (2020–2021) — Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc
How much does Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc give each year?
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc gave $15K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 7 grants.
What is Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,114, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc give grants?
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and Maryland (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gateways and Access to Jewish Education ($2,500), Save a Child's Heart ($2,500) and American Friends of Leket Israel ($2,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc?
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc reported $320K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 is Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Robert L & Joan Bramson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1576233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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