The Kelly and Sam Bronfman Family
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
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$500K
-50.9% YoY
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
States
Cities
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.
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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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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