The Isambard Kingdom Brunel Society of
The Isambard Kingdom Brunel Society of North America is a private independent foundation based in Garden City, New York. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-26.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$933K
+27.9% YoY
Grant Count
23
-8.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+39.1% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains total assets of $2,042,083 with annual giving of $933,000. Grant awards typically range from $1,000 to $285,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation directs grants primarily to organizations in New York, California, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,042,083 | $2,780,614 | $3,407,519 |
| Revenue | $201,697 | $102,765 | $134,839 |
| Expenses | $940,228 | $729,670 | $850,522 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $936,226 | $729,200 | $842,273 |
| Net Investment Income | $201,395 | $102,295 | $134,417 |
| Distributable Amount | $110,533 | $143,799 | $172,935 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER NORTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GWENDOLYN NORTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: Bessemer Trust, 1225 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Telephone: 516-508-9623 or 310-576-7700
EIN: 26-4312827
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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