The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky
The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky is a New York, NY-based private foundation that makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included museums and other cultural organizations, a school, a college foundation, and organizations working in areas such as breast cancer research and mental health.
Key facts about The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky
In short: The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky gave $1.2M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-4065150
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,204,470
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- Average grant
- $30,884
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (13 of 39, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,992,413
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+954.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-47.2% YoY
Grant Count
39
-18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-35.1% YoY
Is The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 39 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures. The Hispanic Society of America describes its work as collecting, preserving, studying, and exhibiting art, literature, and history related to countries where Spanish or Portuguese are or have been predominant languages. Amigos del Museo del Barrio says it works to preserve, interpret, and promote the artistic heritage of Puerto Ricans and all Latin Americans in the United States.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in different areas: Fountain House says it works to help people most impacted by serious mental illness lead connected and healthy lives, while the American Exchange Project says it facilitates interactions among Americans from different backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $1,204,470. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $410,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants included $410,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, $120,000 to Tate Americas Foundation, $100,000 to the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and $66,000 to Two East Sixty Second Street Foundation. Other grants included $60,620 to Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin, $60,000 each to Hunter College Foundation and the Hispanic Society of America, and $38,250 to the Center for Architecture.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 2% to recipients in Florida. Massachusetts accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $907K (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metropolitan Museum of Art ($410K). Together the top 10 received $975K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 196 (84%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable | $410,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $120,000 |
| Hirschorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Two East Sixty Second Street Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $66,000 |
| Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin New York, NY | Charitable | $60,620 |
| Hunter College Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Hispanic Society of America New York, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Center for Architecture New York, NY | Charitable | $38,250 |
| Temple Emanu-El Philanthropic Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $35,100 |
| Amigos Del Museo Del Barrio New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,992,413 | $7,293,501 | $1,362,602 | $1,204,470 |
| 2024 | $283,816 | $2,355,230 | $2,383,387 | $2,282,694 |
| 2023 | $311,973 | $2,353,558 | $2,155,664 | $2,061,130 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,992,413 | $283,816 | $311,973 |
| Revenue | $7,293,501 | $2,355,230 | $2,353,558 |
| Expenses | $1,362,602 | $2,383,387 | $2,155,664 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,342,523 | $2,382,599 | $2,154,157 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,142,725 | $1,942 | $2,051 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $9,840 | $10,302 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Brodsky and Estrellita Brodsky as trustees.
The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Brodsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Estrellita Brodsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 400 West 59Th Street 3Rd Fl, New York, NY 10019-1105
Phone: (212) 315-5555
Frequently asked questions about The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky
How much does The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky give each year?
The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky gave $1.2M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 48 grants.
What is The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky's typical grant size?
The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,884, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky give grants?
The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), East Hampton, NY (3 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (39 grants).
Who are The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky's largest grantees?
The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky's largest 2025 grantees include Metropolitan Museum of Art ($410,000), Tate Americas Foundation ($120,000) and Hirschorn Museum and Sculpture Garden ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky?
The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7.3M.
What does The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky?
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 Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky's EIN?
The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4065150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Daniel and Estrellita Brodsky 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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