The Brodsky Family Foundation
The Brodsky Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Port Washington, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported 93 grants totaling $333,470 to organizations including local community groups, health organizations, and Jewish organizations.
The Brodsky Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brodsky Family Foundation gave $333K across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $333,470
- -33.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,586
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $524,635
- -5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (34 of 93, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 Brodsky Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Jeffrey Brodsky as the contact and asks applicants to provide a resume detailing the organization’s mission and budget. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeffrey Brodsky
Mailing address: 26 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050
Phone: (516) 207-7400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brodsky Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Port Jewish Center ($113K). Together the top 10 received $282K.
Grant Size Distribution
396 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 387 grants of 396 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New York (90%), followed by Tennessee (6%), Florida (2%), Massachusetts (1%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brodsky Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 93 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $432; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $112 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 940% 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 $333K (2024) to $499K (2023). In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Jewish Center Port Washington, NY | General Donation | $112,966 |
| UJA Federation Of New York New York, NY | General Donation | $44,108 |
| Alzheimers Foundation Of America New York, NY | General Donation | $42,524 |
| Friends Of The IDF New York, NY | General Donation | $19,060 |
| Gurwin Jewish Healthcare Foundation Commack, NY | General Donation | $15,000 |
| The Community Synagogue Port Washington, NY | General Donation | $14,386 |
| American Lebanese Syrian Assoc Char Memphis, TN | General Donation | $12,070 |
| Marcum Foundation New York, NY | General Donation | $8,000 |
| ALS Association New York, NY | General Donation | $7,200 |
| Faces Chattanooga, TN | General Donation | $6,870 |
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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 | $524,635 | $8,592 | $290,805 | $333,470 | 93 | $290,502 | $8,592 | $30,912 |
| 2023 | $555,846 | $47,711 | $504,457 | $498,848 | 98 | $500,398 | $6,161 | $24,801 |
| 2022 | $515,538 | $-1,989 | $353,641 | $337,445 | 34 | $338,870 | $5,511 | $25,187 |
| 2021 | $647,112 | $80,650 | $395,932 | $389,571 | 78 | $389,571 | $115,137 | $18,660 |
| 2020 | $545,574 | $108,249 | $467,560 | $466,389 | 93 | — | $188,667 | $22,789 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brodsky Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America describes its mission as providing support, services, and education to people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and funding research. The Port Washington Fire Department describes its work as providing volunteer firefighting and other emergency services to its community. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 93 grants totaling $333,470. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $112,966, with a median award of $250. The largest grants included $112,966 to Port Jewish Center, $44,108 to UJA Federation of New York, $42,524 to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, and $19,060 to Friends of the IDF. The filing lists each of these grants as a general donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jessica Miller as president, Lee Brodsky as vice president, and Jeffrey Brodsky as secretary.
The Brodsky Family Foundation is led by Jessica Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Miller
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Brodsky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Brodsky
Vice President
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 Brodsky Family Foundation
How much does The Brodsky Family Foundation give each year?
The Brodsky Family Foundation gave $333K across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $499K across 98 grants.
What is The Brodsky Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brodsky Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $3,586, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brodsky Family Foundation that year got $432 on average.
Where does The Brodsky Family Foundation give grants?
The Brodsky Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Port Washington, NY (11 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Oceanside, NY (2 grants).
Does The Brodsky Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Brodsky Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (93 of 93) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brodsky Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brodsky Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Port Jewish Center ($112,966), UJA Federation Of New York ($44,108) and Alzheimers Foundation Of America ($42,524), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brodsky Family Foundation?
The Brodsky Family Foundation reported $525K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brodsky Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brodsky Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Jeffrey Brodsky as the contact and asks applicants to provide a resume detailing the organization’s mission and budget. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brodsky Family Foundation's EIN?
The Brodsky Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3298376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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