The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 45-2543408

The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family Foundation is a private foundation established in Delaware and based in New York City. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private independent foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.0M

-50.9% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$500K

-50.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, the foundation supports general charitable initiatives across multiple sectors. The foundation's giving encompasses education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.

Grantmaking

The foundation has supported organizations including Colorado College and various other charitable organizations across the United States.

Grant Range

approximately $4,000

Average Grant

approximately $4,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states and cities, with a particular presence in:

New York
California
Colorado
Florida
Washington
Massachusetts
Illinois
Georgia

The foundation's funding reaches major urban centers including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities such as Vail and Pebble Beach.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $3.3M (55%)

Colorado $1.8M (30%)

Massachusetts $265K (4%)

California $254K (4%)

New York $187K (3%)

Virginia $110K (2%)

Washington $30K (0%)

Utah $25K (0%)

+3 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts New York Utah Virginia Washington

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Fiscal Year (2023):

Total Assets: $16,838,357
Total Revenues: $480,845
Total Expenses: $2,263,964
Total Liabilities: $1,540,000

Revenue Breakdown (2023):

Grants and contributions: $49,135
Investment income and dividends: $225,230
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $99,152
Miscellaneous revenues: $107,328

Staffing: The foundation operates with no full-time employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

109 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Schwab Charitable Fund Samuel Bronfman Ii Donor Advised Fund ($1,000,000), From Pass-through Entities ($14).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FROM PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$14
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND SAMUEL BRONFMAN II DONOR ADVISED FUND ORLANDO, FL	GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT	$1,000,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation's leadership team operates on a voluntary basis without compensation:

Samuel Bronfman II – President
Kelly Bronfman – Vice President
John Buoymaster – Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SAMUEL BRONFMAN II	PRESIDENT	2	—
KELLY BRONFMAN	VICE PRESIDENT	2	—
JOHN BUOYMASTER	SECRETARY	2	—

Contact Information

Address: Baker Tilly 66 Hudson Boulevard East, Suite 2200 New York City, NY 10001

Telephone: 212-697-6900

Tax ID (EIN): 45-2543408

Tax-Exempt Status: Established November 2011

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in the most recent fiscal year: approximately $1,000,014 to $2,000,000 • Typical grant awards range from $1 to $2,037,724 • The foundation made 30 grants in the most recent reporting year • Average grant size: approximately $4,000 **Recent Recipients:** The foundation has supported organizations including Colorado College and various other charitable organizations across the United States.

Where does The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family make grants?

The foundation supports initiatives across multiple states and cities, with a particular presence in: • New York • California • Colorado • Florida • Washington • Massachusetts • Illinois • Georgia The foundation's funding reaches major urban centers including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities such as Vail and Pebble Beach.

What size grants does The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family award?

In 2024, The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family awarded 2 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $500K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family's EIN?

The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2543408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.