The Brodie Family Foundation
The Brodie Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $545K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Brodie Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brodie Family Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,200
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,240
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $544,953
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (52% 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 Brodie Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pasadena Jewish Temple ($10K). Together the top 5 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Brodie Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 105% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $31K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Jewish Temple Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Temple Beth El Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Big Bear Valley Fawnskin, CA | Unrestricted | $200 |
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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 | $544,953 | $48,048 | $39,847 | $31,200 | 5 | $31,200 | $21,164 | — |
| 2024 | $515,164 | $41,219 | $37,270 | $29,000 | 5 | $29,000 | $15,906 | — |
| 2023 | $450,020 | $46,736 | $31,027 | $23,500 | 6 | $23,500 | $23,209 | — |
| 2022 | $438,105 | $146,242 | $22,400 | $15,250 | 4 | $15,250 | $23,092 | $18,800 |
| 2021 | $393,388 | $42,269 | $27,149 | $21,800 | 4 | — | $20,920 | $17,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Brodie Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alissa Brodie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Seth Brodie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Laurie Brodie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $4K, to Alissa Brodie (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Brodie Family Foundation
How much does The Brodie Family Foundation give each year?
The Brodie Family Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 5 grants.
What is The Brodie Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brodie Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,240, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brodie Family Foundation give grants?
The Brodie Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and Alabama (16%).
Does The Brodie Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Brodie Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brodie Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brodie Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pasadena Jewish Temple ($10,000), Trustees of Boston University ($10,000) and Anti Defamation League ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Brodie Family Foundation?
The Brodie Family Foundation reported $545K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What is The Brodie Family Foundation's EIN?
The Brodie Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3303645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 years 2021–2025
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