The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants including substantial support for the Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel and grants to other Jewish community, education, and cultural organizations.
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $203K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,039,739
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $202,649
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $50,380,864
- -2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 Hudson Blvd E 2200, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 697-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel Inc ($2.4M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 65 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for other recipient states were Utah 2%, Connecticut 1%, Illinois 1%, and Pennsylvania 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $327K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2020) to $3.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $2,383,999 |
| 70 Faces Media New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $200,000 |
| The Bronfman Center at NYU New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $200,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $50,000 |
| Theorem Media Inc Westport, CT | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $30,000 |
| Keshet Northbrook, IL | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Historical Soceity New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $20,000 |
| Jewish Book Council New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $10,000 |
| Sefaria Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $10,000 |
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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 | $50,380,864 | $3,201,179 | $4,192,956 | $3,039,739 | 15 | $3,847,759 | $3,191,626 | $3,096,259 |
| 2023 | $51,546,128 | $8,219,778 | $4,455,291 | $3,311,313 | 16 | $4,141,255 | $2,293,031 | $3,052,398 |
| 2022 | $43,912,972 | $7,215,995 | $3,663,074 | $2,946,693 | 11 | $3,336,334 | $1,061,340 | $2,604,377 |
| 2021 | $40,360,051 | $3,180,535 | $3,079,174 | $2,533,125 | 10 | $2,820,664 | $2,923,058 | $2,877,127 |
| 2020 | $40,258,690 | $2,999,480 | $2,884,364 | $2,395,144 | 13 | — | $605,655 | $2,716,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to inspire a renaissance of Jewish life. Its grants supported organizations whose own missions span Jewish youth engagement, community life, education, disability inclusion, and Jewish culture and learning.
For example, 70 Faces Media describes its work as connecting people with pathways to deeper Jewish knowledge, connection, belonging, and meaning. Birthright Israel Foundation raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Keshet describes its work as helping people with disabilities participate in activities and experiences throughout life. Sefaria says it is building a digital library of Jewish texts and their connections.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $3,039,739. Grant amounts ranged from $130 to $2,383,999, with a median of $20,000. The largest grant was $2,383,999 to the Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel Inc. Other notable grants included $200,000 each to 70 Faces Media and the Bronfman Center at NYU, and $100,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were general charitable support with no designation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam R. Bronfman as president and Dana Raucher as executive director.
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc is led by Dana Raucher, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Raucher
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$328K (2023) → $326K (2024)
Adam R. Bronfman
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $326K, to Dana Raucher (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc
How much does The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.3M across 16 grants.
What is The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $202,649, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Bronfman Youth Fellowship in Israel Inc ($2,383,999), 70 Faces Media ($200,000) and The Bronfman Center at NYU ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc?
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc reported $50.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to inspire a renaissance of Jewish life. Its grants supported organizations whose own missions span Jewish youth engagement, community life, education, disability inclusion, and Jewish culture and learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1918185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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