The Treetops Foundation
The Treetops Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 25 grants totaling $713,088, while also stating that its assets were transferred to the Melanie & Matthew Bronfman Family Foundation.
The Treetops Foundation at a glance
In short: The Treetops Foundation gave $713K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $713,088
- -64.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,524
- -56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $7,522,841
- -39.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (13 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (68% 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 Treetops Foundation
- 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: Baker Tilly 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 Treetops Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Limmud FSU International Foundation ($180K). Together the top 10 received $673K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 142 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (68%), California (14%), Connecticut (12%), Massachusetts (4%), and North Carolina (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Treetops Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 25 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% 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 $713K (2024) to $2.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $713K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Limmud FSU International Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $180,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $112,488 |
| USC Parents Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $100,000 |
| Taft School Development Watertown, CT | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $86,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $74,000 |
| American Friends of the Philharmonic Orchestra New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $31,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $30,000 |
| Eaglebrook School Deerfield, MA | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $25,000 |
| UJA New York, NY | General Charitable Support - No Designation | $25,000 |
| Friends of B'shvil Hamachar Cary, NC | 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 | $7,522,841 | $1,007,640 | $1,056,518 | $713,088 | 25 | $887,296 | $882,076 | $740,079 |
| 2023 | $12,354,854 | $1,717,415 | $2,480,072 | $2,018,100 | 31 | $2,233,157 | $1,249,176 | $710,920 |
| 2022 | $13,203,701 | $1,439,734 | $2,256,883 | $1,891,599 | 31 | $2,108,739 | $870,064 | $741,161 |
| 2021 | $13,903,984 | $1,394,701 | $1,431,306 | $875,053 | 23 | $1,075,950 | $1,170,929 | $968,077 |
| 2020 | $13,945,514 | $1,366,592 | $2,062,101 | $1,761,747 | 32 | — | $954,663 | $818,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Treetops Foundation reported a distributable amount of $740K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Limmud FSU International Foundation says it provides educational and other programming for Jews with heritage from former Soviet Union countries. Venetian Heritage says it supports artistic and intellectual initiatives and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Italy, and works to safeguard Venetian cultural heritage. Belev Echad describes its work as supporting wounded IDF service members and their families through physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial assistance.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern combating antisemitism and hate through digital storytelling, cancer research, teacher effectiveness, and youth development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $713,088. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $180,000, with a median of $3,600. The largest awards included $180,000 to Limmud FSU International Foundation, $112,488 to Park Avenue Synagogue, $100,000 to USC Parents Fund, $86,000 to Taft School Development, and $74,000 to Friends of the IDF. Each of these grants was listed for general charitable support with no designation.
Other reported grants included $31,000 to American Friends of the Philharmonic Orchestra, $30,000 to American Friends of the Israel Museum, and $25,000 each to Eaglebrook School and UJA. Additional recipients included Venetian Heritage Inc. ($10,000), Belev Echad Inc. ($3,600), Sixpoint Inc. ($3,600), PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc. ($1,800), Huntsman Cancer Foundation ($1,000), Teaching Matters Inc. ($1,000), and The Boys’ Club of New York ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matthew Bronfman was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Treetops Foundation is led by Matthew Bronfman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Bronfman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Treetops Foundation
How much does The Treetops Foundation give each year?
The Treetops Foundation gave $713K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 31 grants.
What is The Treetops Foundation's typical grant size?
The Treetops Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $28,524, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Treetops Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Treetops Foundation give grants?
The Treetops Foundation gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants).
Does The Treetops Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Treetops Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Treetops Foundation's largest grantees?
The Treetops Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Limmud FSU International Foundation ($180,000), Park Avenue Synagogue ($112,488) and USC Parents Fund ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Treetops Foundation?
The Treetops Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $887K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $740K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Treetops Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Limmud FSU International Foundation says it provides educational and other programming for Jews with heritage from former Soviet Union countries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Treetops Foundation?
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 Treetops Foundation's EIN?
The Treetops Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4093466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Treetops Foundation 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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