The Broder Foundation
The Broder Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California. In 2024, it reported making 11 grants totaling $173,070 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in wildlife conservation, social services, health, and education.
The Broder Foundation at a glance
In short: The Broder Foundation gave $173K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Georgia. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,070
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,734
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,346,268
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Broder Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Mercer 6345 Balboa Blvd 375, Encino, CA 91316
Phone: (818) 774-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Broder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International ($95K). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 67 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 42% to recipients in California, and 3% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Broder Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $173K (2024) to $370K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International Atlanta, GA | Unrestrictedunrestricted | $95,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Laguna Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $13,070 |
| No Limits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Culver City, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Jhpiego Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Martha's Farm Animal Sanctuary Buellton, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Alliance for Children's Rights Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,346,268 | $93,370 | $183,292 | $173,070 | 11 | $173,070 | $93,370 | $96,462 |
| 2023 | $1,436,190 | $80,919 | $256,915 | $247,770 | 13 | $247,770 | $80,919 | $101,848 |
| 2022 | $1,612,186 | $539,166 | $296,086 | $286,050 | 13 | $286,050 | $459,843 | $104,037 |
| 2021 | $1,369,106 | $125,162 | $288,244 | $265,350 | 17 | $265,350 | $102,557 | $110,876 |
| 2020 | $1,532,188 | $24,981 | $400,615 | $369,625 | 13 | — | — | $113,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Broder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles says it provides social services to help people live with dignity and strengthen individual, family, and community life. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network says it works to improve the lives of people impacted by pancreatic cancer through research, community building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy. Jhpiego says it develops health care solutions and works with partners to strengthen health providers and systems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $173,070. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $95,000, with a median grant of $7,500. All 11 grants were listed as unrestricted.
The largest awards were $95,000 to The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International, $15,000 each to Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and $13,070 to Wilshire Boulevard Temple. Other grants included $10,000 to No Limits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, $7,500 to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and $5,000 to Jhpiego.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Broder as president and director, and Cynthia Broder as secretary, CFO, and director.
The Broder Foundation is led by Robert Broder, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Broder
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Broder
Secretary, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Broder Foundation
How much does The Broder Foundation give each year?
The Broder Foundation gave $173K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $248K across 13 grants.
What is The Broder Foundation's typical grant size?
The Broder Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $15,734, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Broder Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Broder Foundation give grants?
The Broder Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does The Broder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Broder Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Broder Foundation's largest grantees?
The Broder Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International ($95,000), Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles ($15,000) and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Broder Foundation?
The Broder Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Broder Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles says it provides social services to help people live with dignity and strengthen individual, family, and community life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Broder Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Broder Foundation's EIN?
The Broder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-1018166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Broder 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Broder Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-broder-foundation-morg_6303325ad5834304a1b78b9a32773d83
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