Bross Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bross Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,350 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $16,125 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$88,350
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$16,125
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$231,623
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,600 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $16,100 | 2 | $343,966 |
| 2024 | $17,600 | 3 | $325,316 |
| 2025 | $88,350 | 4 | $231,623 |
How to apply
Bross Family 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 Bross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $22,250 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Louise Smith Bross Memorial Fund and Louise Smith Bross Memorial Traveling Seminar Endowed Fund | $50,000 |
| Diocese of Dallas | General & Unrestricted | $22,250 |
| Brown University | Brown Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Groton School | Financial aid, particularly for the missing middle, and to slow tuition growth | $6,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan M Bross
- Cynthia Moore
- Michael Nehs
Questions people ask
Does Bross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bross Family Foundation give?
$88,350 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $16,125.
Who runs Bross Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jonathan M Bross (Treas, Dir, Pres), Cynthia Moore (Dir, Sec) and Michael Nehs (Dir).
What does Bross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.