Bronfman Hauptman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bronfman Hauptman Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $687,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$687,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.6 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 22 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $687,500 | 25 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Bronfman Hauptman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bronfman Hauptman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 14 | $277,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 7 | $180,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| City Year Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center Inc | General support | $110,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General support | $54,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | General support | $50,000 |
| Ikar | General support | $36,000 |
| International Medical Corps | General support | $25,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum | General support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Graduate Student Initiative | General support | $25,000 |
| KIPP Socal Public Scholls | General support | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General support | $23,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | General support | $20,000 |
| The Firends of Amal United States Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | General support | $15,000 |
| Alliance College - Ready Public Schools | General support | $10,000 |
| Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance DBA Creative Community for Peace | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvadori Ctr for the Built Environment | General support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Urban League | General support | $5,000 |
| The Los Angeles Rams Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Women's Cancer Research Fund of BCRF | General support | $5,000 |
| Dia Art Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| La Goal | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Hauptman
- Larry Kim
- Shang Q Ni
Questions people ask
Does Bronfman Hauptman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bronfman Hauptman Foundation give?
$687,500 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Bronfman Hauptman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew Hauptman (Director and President), Larry Kim (Secretary) and Shang Q Ni (Treasurer).
What does Bronfman Hauptman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.