The Breslow Foundation
The Breslow Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. It reported giving $59,470 in grants to 14 organizations in filing year 2025, including organizations in Nebraska and Arizona and grantees in California and Montana.
The Breslow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Breslow Foundation gave $59K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Nebraska. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,470
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,248
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,778
- Total assets
- $381,025
- -15.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Breslow Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing refers applicants to the application enclosed with Form 990-PF for the process, materials, deadlines, and restrictions. It identifies Danielle as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: See Attached Application - Danielle
Mailing address: Gross 3219 E Camelback Road 798, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (480) 840-5734
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Breslow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Cedars Home for Children ($12K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 29% to Arizona, 12% to California, and 3% to Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Breslow Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 142% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $59K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Home for Children Lincoln, NE | To provide youth the opportunity to experience Nebraska football games. | $11,701 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program Lincoln, NE | To provide youth the opportunity to experience Nebraska football games. | $11,004 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society Phoenix, AZ | To further the programs of the organization | $5,000 |
| Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center Phoenix, AZ | To further the programs of the organization | $4,340 |
| First Place AZ Phoenix, AZ | To further the programs of the organization | $4,335 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln Lincoln, NE | To provide youth the opportunity to experience Nebraska football games. | $3,906 |
| Malone Community Center Lincoln, NE | To provide youth the opportunity to experience Nebraska football games. | $3,906 |
| Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix Scottsdale, AZ | To further the programs of the organization | $3,650 |
| Animal League Defense Fund Inc Cotati, CA | To further the programs of the organization | $3,000 |
| Congregation Bnai Brith Santa Barbara, CA | To further the programs of the organization | $3,000 |
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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 | $381,025 | $28,948 | $96,286 | $59,470 | 14 | $53,470 | — | $25,622 |
| 2024 | $448,363 | $51,262 | $82,991 | $56,260 | 10 | $56,260 | — | $25,880 |
| 2023 | $480,092 | $67,578 | $86,426 | $55,360 | 11 | $55,360 | $169 | $25,491 |
| 2022 | $498,940 | $29,754 | $53,131 | $24,600 | 6 | $24,600 | $1,223 | $29,150 |
| 2021 | $522,317 | $27,850 | $50,807 | $27,900 | 12 | — | — | $37,406 |
| 2020 | $545,274 | $20,055 | $70,041 | $35,000 | 12 | — | — | $28,878 |
| 2019 | $595,260 | $25,546 | $71,817 | $38,000 | 13 | — | — | $31,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Breslow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Cedars Home for Children describes its mission as helping children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. Arizona Jewish Historical Society says it preserves and celebrates the heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities and educates the public about Jewish history, including the Holocaust. First Place AZ describes its work as supporting adults with autism and/or developmental disabilities to build skills and greater independence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $59,470. The grants ranged from $1,000 to $11,701, with a median grant of $3,778. Among the largest were $11,701 to Cedars Home for Children and $11,004 to Teammates Mentoring Program, both in Lincoln, Nebraska, for youth to experience Nebraska football games. Other grants included $5,000 to Arizona Jewish Historical Society, $4,340 to Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, and $4,335 to First Place AZ.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to an application enclosed with Form 990-PF; the filing identifies Danielle as the contact and says the application contains information about materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Melissa Breslow as vice president and secretary/treasurer, Danielle Gross as president, and Laura Breslow, Benjamin Gross, and Sonia Breslow as directors. Each role is listed as “as needed.”
The Breslow Foundation is led by Danielle Gross, President - As Needed on every filing since 2019; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danielle Gross
President - As Needed
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Laura Breslow
Director - As Needed
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Benjamin Gross
Director - As Needed
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sonia Breslow
Director - As Needed
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Melissa Breslow
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer -As Needed
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $2K, to Melissa Breslow (VP, Secretary/Treas -As Needed). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Breslow Foundation
How much does The Breslow Foundation give each year?
The Breslow Foundation gave $59K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 10 grants.
What is The Breslow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Breslow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,778, and its average grant was $4,248, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Breslow Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Breslow Foundation give grants?
The Breslow Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (29%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (6 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does The Breslow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Breslow Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further the programs of the organization" (9 grants).
Who are The Breslow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Breslow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Cedars Home for Children ($11,701), Teammates Mentoring Program ($11,004) and Arizona Jewish Historical Society ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Breslow Foundation?
The Breslow Foundation reported $381K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Breslow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Cedars Home for Children describes its mission as helping children and youth achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Breslow Foundation?
The 2024 filing refers applicants to the application enclosed with Form 990-PF for the process, materials, deadlines, and restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Breslow Foundation's EIN?
The Breslow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0805066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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