The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported making 17 grants totaling $140,980 to charitable organizations.
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust gave $141K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,980
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,293
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,160
- Total assets
- $781,664
- +180.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% 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 Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Lexington Avenue 7A, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 705-8868
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Dalton School ($30K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($45,320), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (44%), Vermont (33%), and Massachusetts (23%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 $53K (2020) to $141K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $45,320 |
| The Dalton School New York, NY | Provide an education of excellence that meets each students interests, abilities and needs within a common curicular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life. | $30,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Advance New Ideas and Promote Enduring Knowledge. | $25,000 |
| Americans for Oxford New York, NY | Supports the university and its colleges to fulfill their historic mission to provide excellence in research, scholarship and teaching to the global community. | $10,000 |
| School Year Abroad North Andover, MA | To promote intercultural understanding and appreciation through the immersive adventure of fully engaging with different languages and peoples. | $7,500 |
| Columbia Law School New York, NY | Provide legal training to engage with the world's most challenging issues across borders, jurisdictions, subject matters, sectors and industries. | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City New York, NY | To empower every new yorker to achieve food security for good. | $5,000 |
| Breaking Ground New York, NY | Bring to scale a new model of housing for people who were experiencing or at risk of homelessness - permanent supportive housing. | $5,000 |
| New York Ski Educational Foundation Wilmington, NY | Provide opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach potential in snowsports-- alpine, biathlon, cross country, freestyle skiing, nordic combined, ski jumping and snowboarding-- through professional guidance and financial support. | $2,160 |
| Catskill Recreation Center Arkville, NY | To offer year-round swimming, fitness, and recreational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages from the surrounding communities. | $1,000 |
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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 | $781,664 | $639,712 | $143,252 | $140,980 | 17 | $140,980 | $639,690 | $79,160 |
| 2023 | $278,878 | $160,060 | $119,250 | $118,700 | 12 | $118,700 | $59,610 | $69,486 |
| 2022 | $746,184 | $518,765 | $77,307 | $69,600 | 8 | $69,600 | $20,270 | $25,759 |
| 2021 | $304,726 | $58,739 | $60,040 | $59,500 | 8 | $59,500 | $58,199 | $25,893 |
| 2020 | $306,027 | $17,740 | $52,795 | $52,500 | 5 | — | $12,971 | $25,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $79K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, food security, housing, and recreation. For example, an individual recipient Valley School describes its mission as developing students through ski racing and a liberal-arts education; Food Bank For New York City says its mission is to help New Yorkers achieve food security; and New York Ski Educational Foundation says it provides opportunities for athletes of all ages to reach their potential in snow sports.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust reported 17 grants totaling $140,980. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $45,320, with a median grant of $2,160.
The largest reported grants included $45,320 to an individual recipient Valley School, $30,000 to The Dalton School, $25,000 to Harvard University, and $10,000 to Americans for Oxford. Other grants included $7,500 to School Year Abroad, $5,000 each to Columbia Law School, Food Bank For New York City, and Breaking Ground, and $2,160 to New York Ski Educational Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nicholas D S Brumm and Shyama Patel as trustees.
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas D. S. Brumm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shyama Patel
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 Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust
How much does The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust give each year?
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust gave $141K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $119K across 12 grants.
What is The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,160, and its average grant was $8,293, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust give grants?
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (33%) and Massachusetts (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Dalton School ($30,000), Harvard University ($25,000) and Americans for Oxford ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($45,320), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust?
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust reported $782K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, food security, housing, and recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6647122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Brumm-Patel Charitable Trust 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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