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The Broder Foundation

Preselected recipients only Encino, California · EIN 711018166

The Broder Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $173,070 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $95,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $247,770 the year before.

55% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$247,77013$1.7 million
2024$173,07011$1.6 million

How to apply

The Broder 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Broder Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia1$95,000
California9$73,070
Maryland1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Atlanta, GA
Unrestrictedunrestricted$95,000
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Unrestricted$15,000
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Laguna Hills, CA
Unrestricted$15,000
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Los Angeles, CA
Unrestricted$13,070
No Limits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Culver City, CA
Unrestricted$10,000
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Manhattan Beach, CA
Unrestricted$7,500
Jhpiego
Baltimore, MD
Unrestricted$5,000
Martha's Farm Animal Sanctuary
Buellton, CA
Unrestricted$5,000
The Alliance for Children's Rights
Los Angeles, CA
Unrestricted$3,500
Jewish Federation Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Unrestricted$2,500
Los Angeles Leadership Primary Academy
Los Angeles, CA
Unrestricted$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Broder Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Broder Foundation give?

$173,070 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs The Broder Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert Broder (President, Director) and Cynthia Broder (Secretary, Cfo, Director).

What does The Broder Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.

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