The Brotman Foundation Inc
The Brotman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In 2024, it reported 35 grants totaling $36,449 to charitable recipients, including organizations in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York.
The Brotman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Brotman Foundation Inc gave $36K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,449
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +29.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,041
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $882,214
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Brotman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a written request mailed to the attention of Jeff Brotman and asks applicants to include an IRS tax determination letter. The foundation reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jeff Brotman
Mailing address: 1436 Gormican Ln, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: (215) 832-4161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brotman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pmoa Membership ($5K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania received 57% of the foundation’s grant dollars, Florida 18%, and New York 14%. Smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (3%) and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Brotman Foundation Inc gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $26K (2023) to $36K (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pmoa Membership Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Funtime Early Childhood Academy Naples, FL | Charitable | $2,080 |
| National Museum of American Jewish History Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Naples, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends at Chabad Camp Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,854 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow Suffern, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
| South Florida PGA West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,597 |
| PMA Women Committee Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Philadelphia Show Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| AJC Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,250 |
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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 | $882,214 | $215,588 | $46,750 | $36,449 | 35 | $36,449 | $131,532 | $41,070 |
| 2023 | $713,733 | $232,754 | $32,574 | $26,379 | 27 | $26,379 | $123,892 | $34,104 |
| 2022 | $653,783 | $50,658 | $34,931 | $29,071 | 13 | $29,071 | $12,336 | $33,867 |
| 2021 | $635,509 | $84,452 | $36,032 | $28,556 | 5 | $28,556 | $28,383 | $33,559 |
| 2020 | $588,414 | $79,021 | $36,535 | $32,575 | 14 | — | $51,873 | $29,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brotman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples describes its mission as addressing educational, humanitarian, and social-service needs in the Jewish community and promoting understanding with the non-Jewish community. Friends of JCC Krakow describes its work as providing educational and cultural opportunities for Americans to connect with the renewal of Jewish life in Krakow.
Penn Hillel, which received $1,030 in 2024, says it focuses on Jewish education, human services, family and economic needs, and support for Israel and Jews at risk elsewhere. Lehigh University, which received $750, describes a goal of advancing learning through teaching, research, and service.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $36,449. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest awards were $5,000 to PMOA Membership in Philadelphia, $2,080 to Funtime Early Childhood Academy in Naples, $2,000 each to the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia and the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, and $1,854 to Friends at Chabad Camp in Philadelphia. These grants were listed for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists five trustees: Michele Brotman, Jeff Brotman, Matthew Brotman, Rachel Brotman, and Samantha Brotman.
The Brotman Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Brotman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Brotman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michele Brotman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel Brotman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha Brotman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Brotman Foundation Inc
How much does The Brotman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Brotman Foundation Inc gave $36K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 27 grants.
What is The Brotman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Brotman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,041, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Brotman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Brotman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (11 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Naples, FL (3 grants).
Does The Brotman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Brotman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (35 grants).
Who are The Brotman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Brotman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pmoa Membership ($5,000), Funtime Early Childhood Academy ($2,080) and National Museum of American Jewish History ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brotman Foundation Inc?
The Brotman Foundation Inc reported $882K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Brotman Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brotman Foundation Inc?
The filing lists a written request mailed to the attention of Jeff Brotman and asks applicants to include an IRS tax determination letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brotman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Brotman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3805229. 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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Grantable. (2026). The Brotman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-brotman-foundation-inc-morg_494fd589b571401883eabfbbed0c458e
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