The Samuel Bronfman Foundation Inc
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City, established to inspire a renaissance of Jewish life. Founded by the late Edgar M. Bronfman, Sr., the foundation was originally established in 1995 in New York and re-established in 2005 in Delaware. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since July 2006.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.4M
-2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-8.2% YoY
Grant Count
15
-6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$203K
-2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation seeks to inspire a renaissance of Jewish life and the Jewish community to leave the world a better place than it was found. The foundation's work is guided by four core principles:
Jewish Renaissance is Grounded in Jewish Learning — The foundation facilitates exploration of Jewish identity and meaningful engagement with Jewish life.
Jewish Youth Shape the Future of the Jewish People — The foundation recognizes that Jewish youth possess exceptional vision and talent and must be empowered to lead the Jewish people and the world community.
Vibrant Jewish Communities are Open and Inclusive — The foundation supports a culture of pluralism and mutual respect that celebrates diverse expressions of Jewish life.
All Jews are a Single Family — The foundation affirms the unity of the Jewish people throughout the world and in Israel.
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include Jewish education, youth development, leadership grants, and support for Jewish nonprofits.
Grantmaking
The Samuel Bronfman Foundation makes grants to organizations advancing its mission with innovation, depth, and meaning.
Grant Range
$8,000 to $2.3 million
Average Grant
amount: $43 to $2,383,999
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Utah, and Pennsylvania, with international support for Israel-focused initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $51.5 million
- Total Revenues: $8.2 million
- Total Expenses: $4.5 million
- Total Giving: $3.3 million
- Giving Rate: 6.4% of assets
- Number of Employees: 1
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $50.4 million
- Total Giving: $3.0 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,380,864 | $51,546,128 | $43,912,972 |
| Revenue | $3,201,179 | $8,219,778 | $7,215,995 |
| Expenses | $4,192,956 | $4,455,291 | $3,663,074 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,847,759 | $4,141,255 | $3,336,334 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,191,626 | $2,293,031 | $1,061,340 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,096,259 | $3,052,398 | $2,604,377 |
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
65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM R BRONFMAN | PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| DANA RAUCHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $326,165 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting Jewish youth leadership and engagement initiatives:
The Bronfman Fellowship Alumni Venture Fund distributed $18,000 in micro-grants to alumni-led projects in the United States and Israel.
The Bronfman Fellowship Alumni Venture Fund Distributes $18,000 in Micro-GrantsThe Bronfman Fellowship launched a pilot program for Jewish college students called Campus Commons: Building Bridges with Jewish Wisdom, supported by a seed grant from UJA-Federation of New York.
Samuel Bronfman Foundation Announces Second Stage Fund Grant Recipients -The Bronfman Fellowship announced applications for its 40th cohort, continuing its role as a pluralistic leadership program for Jewish teens.
The Bronfman Fellowship Alumni Venture Fund Distributes $18,000 in Micro-GrantsThe foundation announced recipients of its Second Stage Fund grant program.
Samuel Bronfman Foundation Announces Second Stage Fund Grant Recipients -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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