Broadcasters Foundation of America
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
36
Grants recorded
117
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Broadcasters Foundation of America?
Broadcasters Foundation of America is funded by 36 grantmakers, led by Jewish Communal Fund ($1.2M), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($315K), The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc ($285K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Broadcasters Foundation of America between 2019–2025.
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| T & T Family Foundation | $9,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The M K Owens Foundation | $6,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Blackburn Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Summit-Kelly Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| The Morey Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Montana Broadcasters Association | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Lindsay Family Foundation | $4,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| NewCity Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| New Mexico Broadcasters Association Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family | $200 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2019) to $796K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $715K.
What grants has Broadcasters Foundation of America received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $125,000 |
| 2025 | The Edward and Patricia | SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Wabc Radio Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc | Sponsor of BFOA Charity Golf Event | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Nielsen Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THE RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING PROFESSION IN ACUTE NEED | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc | Broadcasters Foundation Golden Mic Gala | $21,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Gabelli Funds Foundation Inc | BFOA JPL Memorial Holg | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Curtis Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Richard J and Ellen G Bodorff | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc | To support organization's mission | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Gabelli Foundation Inc | PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Clear Channel Communications Foundation | GENERAL | $32,000 |
| 2024 | National Association of Broadcasters | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,500 |
| 2024 | The Edward and Patricia | SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Illinois Broadcasters Foundation Inc | Support Broadcasters in need through the Angel Initiative | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Nielsen Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN THE RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING PROFESSION IN ACUTE NEED | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $13,580 |
| 2024 | The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Association of Broadcasters | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Blackburn Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Curtis Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | T & T Family Foundation | BROADCAST PROFESSIONALS IN FINANCIAL NEED | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Jeff and Erica Keswin Family | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 117 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Broadcasters Foundation of America?
Broadcasters Foundation of America is funded by 36 grantmakers, led by Jewish Communal Fund ($1.2M), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($315K), The Taishoff Family Foundation Inc ($285K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Broadcasters Foundation of America between 2019–2025.
Who is Broadcasters Foundation of America's largest funder?
Jewish Communal Fund is the largest recorded funder of Broadcasters Foundation of America, with $1.2M across 14 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Broadcasters Foundation of America received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Broadcasters Foundation of America across 117 grants from 36 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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