The Brunetti Foundation Inc
The Brunetti Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hialeah, Florida. Its 2024 filing states that donations to the foundation come from family members and that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Brunetti Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Brunetti Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Florida. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,944,150
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,677
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $16,856,053
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (26 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% 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 Brunetti Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 158, Hialeah, FL 33011
Phone: (732) 679-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Brunetti Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Tax Exempt Organizations ($434K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
293 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 293 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 54% of grant dollars and New Jersey received 18%. Tennessee, Texas, and New York each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Brunetti Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 49 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $1.8M (2021) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Tax Exempt Organizations Various, FL | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $433,500 |
| St Thomas University Human Traffic Academy Miami, FL | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $250,000 |
| New Jersey Tax Exempt Orgainzations Various, NJ | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $128,650 |
| Univ of Miami Miller School Med Miami, FL | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $65,000 |
| New York Tax Exempt Orgainzations Various, NY | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $55,000 |
| Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $50,000 |
| Jackson Health Foundation Miami, FL | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $50,000 |
| Univ of Texas MD Anderson Ovarian Cancer Research Houston, TX | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $50,000 |
| Old Bridge High School Scholarship Matawan, NJ | Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations | $40,000 |
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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 | $16,856,053 | $7,185,125 | $6,744,856 | $1,944,150 | 49 | $1,944,350 | $2,132,868 | $1,860,031 |
| 2023 | $16,521,976 | $7,533,337 | $4,932,969 | $1,995,150 | 49 | $1,995,350 | $3,153,660 | $1,694,031 |
| 2022 | $14,322,118 | $5,201,792 | $5,326,035 | $1,954,650 | 62 | $1,956,903 | $1,052,660 | $1,727,081 |
| 2021 | $14,451,992 | $5,760,815 | $4,401,290 | $1,764,250 | 64 | $1,764,250 | $1,457,591 | $1,984,565 |
| 2020 | $13,015,511 | $4,815,888 | $4,212,447 | $1,965,750 | 69 | — | $1,578,879 | $1,812,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Brunetti Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, while Jackson Health Foundation says it raises funds to support Jackson Health System’s care for Miami-Dade County residents.
Other 2024 recipients include Feeding America, whose stated mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food; Camillus House, which describes providing housing and supportive services to vulnerable and homeless people in South Florida; and Monmouth Medical Center Foundation, which supports the healthcare services of Monmouth Medical Center. The foundation also supported educational and athletic organizations, including Old Bridge High School Scholarship and Seminole Boosters.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $1,944,150. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $433,500, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grants were $433,500 to Florida tax-exempt organizations (various), $250,000 to St Thomas University Human Traffic Academy, and $128,650 to New Jersey tax-exempt organizations (various). Other notable grants included $65,000 to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and $50,000 each to Clara Maass Medical Center, Jackson Health Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the University of Texas MD Anderson ovarian cancer research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John J Brunetti Jr as CEO; Stephen P Brunetti Jr, Richard Brunetti, and Courtney McKnight as trustees; and Marc Weinberg as CFO.
The Brunetti Foundation Inc is led by John J. Brunetti Jr., CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John J. Brunetti Jr.
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen P. Brunetti Jr.
Trustee
Manager → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney McKnight
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Brunetti
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Weinberg
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephan P Brunetti (2022) — Manager
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 Brunetti Foundation Inc
How much does The Brunetti Foundation Inc give each year?
The Brunetti Foundation Inc gave $1.9M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 49 grants.
What is The Brunetti Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Brunetti Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,677, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Brunetti Foundation Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Brunetti Foundation Inc give grants?
The Brunetti Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (6 grants), Tallahassee, FL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Brunetti Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on The Brunetti Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Inpurpose of Charitable Organizations" (48 grants).
Who are The Brunetti Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Brunetti Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Tax Exempt Organizations ($433,500), St Thomas University Human Traffic Academy ($250,000) and New Jersey Tax Exempt Orgainzations ($128,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Brunetti Foundation Inc?
The Brunetti Foundation Inc reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Brunetti Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Brunetti Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Brunetti Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Brunetti Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7346205. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Brunetti Foundation Inc 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.
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 Brunetti Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-brunetti-foundation-inc-morg_fe244ebdde7c47a69c83cf18197870e0
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