The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation
The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2024, it made $786K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $6K.
The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $238,462
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $708,579
- +69.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $785,596
- +49.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $795,412
- +51.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $106K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| Repair the World New York, NY | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted for Charitable Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
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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 | $238,462 | $708,579 | $795,412 | — | — | $785,596 | $6,165 | $15,684 |
| 2023 | $319,678 | $418,834 | $525,818 | $105,500 | 3 | $525,149 | $12,547 | $23,474 |
| 2022 | $426,723 | $410,754 | $515,086 | $100,000 | 1 | $506,434 | $1,090 | $27,927 |
| 2021 | $544,515 | $403,953 | $281,408 | $1,500 | 1 | $273,655 | — | $29,254 |
| 2020 | $423,232 | $623,254 | $467,547 | $100,000 | 1 | — | — | $29,906 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation is led by Paulette Light, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paulette Light
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $163K (2024)
Ellen Bronfman Hauptman
Director, President & Co-
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew G. Hauptman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudine Blondin Bronfman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Aviad
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Solomon
Honorary Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Bronfman
Director & Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shang Q. Ni
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Erika Hindle (2020–2022) — Director & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $163K, to Paulette Light (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation
How large is The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation?
The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation reported $238K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $786K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation operate?
The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation's EIN?
The Charles R Bronfman Prize Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3612920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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