Saul Brandman Foundation
The Saul Brandman Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2023 filing states that it makes gifts only to organizations described in Section 501(c)(3).
Saul Brandman Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $241,640,704
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Saul Brandman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 959 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 777-8395
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Saul Brandman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 81 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Saul Brandman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 483% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 198% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $4.3M (2020) to $25.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 32 grants totaling $25.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 32 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,289,091 |
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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 | $241,640,704 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $240,978,745 | $13,667,095 | $27,341,070 | $25,289,091 | 32 | $26,898,712 | $13,224,736 | $13,559,812 |
| 2021 | $311,993,105 | $14,540,593 | $7,425,139 | $6,016,122 | 23 | $6,872,938 | $14,158,748 | $11,736,958 |
| 2020 | $251,558,804 | $12,885,931 | $16,306,492 | $4,337,653 | 26 | — | $13,506,404 | $12,229,138 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is making gifts to Section 501(c)(3) organizations. No specific mission or subject-area priorities are stated in the available information.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $25,289,091.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Saul Brandman Foundation is led by Joyce Brandman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
The latest filing that lists officers: our copy of the 2024 filing lists none.
Joyce Brandman
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2023)
Mark Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Rubin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilton Chodorow
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director As → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $200K, to Joyce Brandman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Saul Brandman Foundation
How large is Saul Brandman Foundation?
Saul Brandman Foundation reported $241.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What does Saul Brandman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is making gifts to Section 501(c)(3) organizations. No specific mission or subject-area priorities are stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Saul Brandman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Saul Brandman Foundation's EIN?
Saul Brandman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4456430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Saul Brandman 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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