The Breslow Foundation
The Breslow Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $176K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Breslow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Breslow Foundation gave $25K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,250
- +35.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $175,642
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (90% 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 The Breslow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Renown Foundation ($11K). Together the top 4 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Breslow Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 312% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $63K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renown Foundation Reno, NV | General Support | $11,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | General support of programs to better children's lives. | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Conservancy Los Angeles, CA | To provide education and advocacy to help recognize, preserve and revitalize the historic, architectural and cultural resources of the Los Angeles county. | $2,500 |
| Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association Reno, NV | General Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $175,642 | $11,136 | $31,137 | $25,000 | 4 | $31,043 | $11,127 | $9,939 |
| 2024 | $195,592 | $76,191 | $21,211 | $18,500 | 4 | $21,076 | $4,846 | $6,587 |
| 2023 | $140,612 | $-1,754 | $24,386 | $22,500 | 3 | $23,945 | $5,564 | $6,884 |
| 2022 | $166,752 | $6,091 | $68,898 | $62,858 | 3 | $66,440 | $5,017 | $10,070 |
| 2021 | $229,559 | $19,268 | $52,696 | $42,500 | 4 | $48,055 | $15,673 | $12,781 |
| 2020 | $262,987 | $-764 | $20,427 | $12,500 | 3 | — | $9,435 | $13,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Breslow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Breslow Foundation is led by Eric Breslow, President & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Breslow
President & Secretary
Secretary → President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wendy Breslow (2020–2022) — President
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 The Breslow Foundation
How much does The Breslow Foundation give each year?
The Breslow Foundation gave $25K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 4 grants.
What is The Breslow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Breslow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $6,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Breslow Foundation give grants?
The Breslow Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (3 grants).
Does The Breslow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Breslow Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Breslow Foundation?
The Breslow Foundation reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Breslow Foundation's EIN?
The Breslow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1674497. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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