The Solomon & Sylvia Bronstein Fdn
The Solomon & Sylvia Bronstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1986. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on general charitable purposes and philanthropic support within the community.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$355K
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
37
-19.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+18.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general charitable purposes and general support. Its grantmaking includes support for:
- General charitable purposes
- The Steven Sivak physician program
- Scholar programs
- School of law initiatives
- Philadelphia leaders for partnerships for achievement
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$6,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and supports organizations with local and national reach.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total assets: $4,210,828
- Total revenues: $147,507
- Total expenses: $449,245
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,559,141 | $4,210,828 | $4,512,394 |
| Revenue | $766,106 | $147,507 | $594,806 |
| Expenses | $421,517 | $449,245 | $423,504 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $377,476 | $387,020 | $381,222 |
| Net Investment Income | $722,065 | $104,798 | $552,965 |
| Distributable Amount | $259,678 | $255,771 | $242,053 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
176 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 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAN COMISKY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOSHUA BROKER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MATHEW J COMISKY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Solomon & Sylvia Bronstein Foundation is recognized through the annual Solomon and Sylvia Bronstein Seminar for Professionals, hosted by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. This seminar has been held annually for 30 years and brings together estate planning professionals including attorneys, accountants, trust officers, financial advisors, and insurance professionals. The seminar provides continuing education credits and networking opportunities while highlighting the foundation's philanthropic impact in the community. The 30th annual seminar was held in September 2025.
Jewish Community Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of the Annual Solomon andRelated Funders
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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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