The Brodsky Foundation
The Brodsky Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to 10 organizations, including Jewish community and religious organizations, a cancer research organization, and community-service organizations.
The Brodsky Foundation at a glance
In short: The Brodsky Foundation gave $162K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,110
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -69.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,211
- +265.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,264,431
- -1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (59% 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 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2347 Underwood St, Houston, TX 77030-3627
Phone: (832) 707-1386
Website: https://richardmbrodsky.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brodsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston ($44K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 26% to New York, and 15% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brodsky Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $84K (2020) to $167K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $43,810 |
| JCC Association of North America New York, NY | General Support | $42,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,500 |
| Smith College-Alumnae Fund Northampton, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Houston, TX | General Support | $11,000 |
| CLL Global Research Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| L3 Foundation Porter, TX | General Support | $3,800 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Houston, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries Greater Houston Houston, TX | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,264,431 | $144,966 | $173,319 | $162,110 | 10 | $165,415 | $137,062 | $148,167 |
| 2023 | $2,299,082 | $88,502 | $150,149 | $146,500 | 33 | $142,600 | $82,152 | $139,380 |
| 2022 | $2,381,194 | $98,740 | $189,125 | $167,250 | 55 | $175,195 | $86,272 | $145,827 |
| 2021 | $2,472,498 | $126,651 | $145,499 | $122,498 | 44 | $123,268 | $105,199 | $160,071 |
| 2020 | $2,491,236 | $79,038 | $115,403 | $84,250 | 27 | — | $56,077 | $147,693 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brodsky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $162,110 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $43,810, with a median grant of $8,000. All listed grants were for general support. The largest grants went to the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston ($43,810), JCC Association of North America ($42,000), Temple Emanu-El Foundation ($25,500), Smith College-Alumnae Fund ($25,000), and Jewish Family Service ($11,000).
Among other 2024 grantees, Jewish Family Service describes its mission as empowering individuals, families, and communities, guided by Jewish values. CLL Global Research Foundation says it works to abolish chronic lymphocytic leukemia by accelerating research. L3 Foundation says it raises awareness of childhood cancer and provides financial assistance for research and affected families. United Way of Greater Houston says it works to improve lives and strengthen the community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald W. Brodsky as president and director; Ellen Brodsky Gaber as secretary-treasurer and director; and James W. Brodsky, MD, as vice-president and director.
The Brodsky Foundation is led by Donald W. Brodsky, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald W. Brodsky
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Brodsky Gaber
Secretary-Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James W. Brodsky MD
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Foundation
How much does The Brodsky Foundation give each year?
The Brodsky Foundation gave $162K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $147K across 33 grants.
What is The Brodsky Foundation's typical grant size?
The Brodsky Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $16,211, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brodsky Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Brodsky Foundation give grants?
The Brodsky Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does The Brodsky Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Brodsky Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Brodsky Foundation's largest grantees?
The Brodsky Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Evelyn Rubenstein JCC of Houston ($43,810), JCC Association of North America ($42,000) and Temple Emanu-El Foundation Inc ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brodsky Foundation?
The Brodsky Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Brodsky Foundation?
The foundation 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 Brodsky Foundation's EIN?
The Brodsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6089484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Brodsky 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 September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Brodsky Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-brodsky-foundation-morg_7dd3af454f8f4321807044fa019949d4
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