The Braunstein Foundation
The Braunstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $153.
The Braunstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Braunstein Foundation gave $70K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $35K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $69,986
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $34,993
- Median grant
- $34,993
- Primary geography
- Nevada (50% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Braunstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Happy Face Foundation ($35K). Together the top 2 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Face Foundation Las Vegas, NV | to promote charitable activities of recipient organization. | $34,995 |
| Pre-Columbian Society of New York I New York, NY | to promote charitable activities of recipient organization. | $34,991 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $153 | $85,450 | $69,986 | 2 | $153 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Braunstein Foundation is led by Michael Braunstein, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael Braunstein
President
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mannetta Braunstein
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Braunstein Foundation
How much does The Braunstein Foundation give each year?
The Braunstein Foundation gave $70K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Braunstein Foundation operate?
The Braunstein Foundation has awarded grants in Nevada, New York.
What is The Braunstein Foundation's EIN?
The Braunstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0279482. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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