The Alfred and Lucille Bronson
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson is a private foundation based in Astoria, New York. In 2025, it reported making 24 grants totaling $295,850 to charitable organizations.
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson at a glance
In short: The Alfred and Lucille Bronson gave $296K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $295,850
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,327
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $5,076,985
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Alfred and Lucille Bronson
- 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: 3023 43Rd Street, Astoria, NY 11103
Phone: (631) 548-4047
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alfred and Lucille Bronson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center ($40K). Together the top 10 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 72 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other recipient-state shares were Maryland, 5%; Illinois, 4%; New Jersey, 2%; and Colorado, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alfred and Lucille Bronson gives
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $388K (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center East Islip, NY | Donation | $40,000 |
| Angela's House Hauppauge, NY | Donation | $40,000 |
| Mended Swords Brewster, NY | Donation | $31,600 |
| VFW Post 5350 Westhampton Beach, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Angels of Long Island Patchogue, NY | Donation | $21,500 |
| Suffolk County Sheriff's Foundation Plainview, NY | Donation | $20,000 |
| Soar Silver Spring, MD | Donation | $15,000 |
| Ride Janie Ride Foundation Willowbrook, IL | Donation | $11,000 |
| Moriches Rotary Health Camp Inc Center Moriches, NY | Donation | $10,250 |
| Maureen's Haven Riverhead, NY | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,076,985 | $477,794 | $480,513 | $295,850 | 24 | $295,850 | $156,865 | $296,873 |
| 2024 | $5,134,454 | $527,869 | $465,772 | $277,047 | 21 | $277,047 | $253,468 | $294,486 |
| 2023 | $5,109,084 | $270,747 | $376,988 | $206,059 | 13 | $206,059 | $16,768 | $283,225 |
| 2022 | $5,354,943 | $159,145 | $569,745 | $388,400 | 13 | $388,400 | — | $296,645 |
| 2021 | $5,834,905 | $503,177 | $210,620 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $195,467 | $340,775 |
| 2020 | $739,198 | $272,816 | $960 | — | — | — | $130,562 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alfred and Lucille Bronson reported a distributable amount of $297K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions involve Alzheimer’s disease and dementia support, veterans’ services, assistance with cancer-related medical expenses, recreation for children with disabilities, and health and human services. For example, the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center describes its mission as providing care, support, and education for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; Mended Swords describes its mission as developing veterans’ warrior ethos and strengthening bonds among veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $295,850. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $6,250.
Largest reported grants included $40,000 to Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center and $40,000 to Angela’s House; $31,600 to Mended Swords; $25,000 to VFW Post 5350; $21,500 to Angels of Long Island; and $20,000 to Suffolk County Sheriff’s Foundation. Other grants included $15,000 to SOAR, $11,000 to Ride Janie Ride Foundation, $10,250 to Moriches Rotary Health Camp, and $10,000 to Maureen’s Haven. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “DONATION.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Palumbo as president and Carol Palumbo as director.
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson is led by Charles Palumbo, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Palumbo
President
On filings since 2020
$43K (2022) → $43K (2025)
Carol Palumbo
Director
On filings since 2020
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $43K, to Charles Palumbo (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Alfred and Lucille Bronson
How much does The Alfred and Lucille Bronson give each year?
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson gave $296K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $277K across 21 grants.
What is The Alfred and Lucille Bronson's typical grant size?
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $12,327, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alfred and Lucille Bronson give grants?
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Staten Island, NY (2 grants).
Does The Alfred and Lucille Bronson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Alfred and Lucille Bronson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (24 grants).
Who are The Alfred and Lucille Bronson's largest grantees?
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center ($40,000), Angela's House ($40,000) and Mended Swords ($31,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Alfred and Lucille Bronson?
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $296K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (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 The Alfred and Lucille Bronson fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alfred and Lucille Bronson?
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 The Alfred and Lucille Bronson's EIN?
The Alfred and Lucille Bronson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2912594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Alfred and Lucille Bronson 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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