The Giving Bee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Giving Bee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $964,400 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $18,750 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$964,400
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$18,750
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$51.5 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $430,000 the year before.
41% 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 | $430,000 | 22 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $964,400 | 38 | $51.5 million |
How to apply
The Giving Bee 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 The Giving Bee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $494,500 |
| Connecticut | 17 | $376,900 |
| Florida | 3 | $56,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc | Single Concert | $75,000 |
| Bruce Museum Inc | Late Night at the Bruce and Exhibitions Funds | $70,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| New York City Center Inc | ENCORES! series fund | $70,000 |
| Greenwich Library | Performing Arts Series and general operating funds | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Lincoln Center Theater musical productions fund | $50,000 |
| National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts in | YoungArts alum concerts in NYC | $50,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company Inc | musical theater productions fund | $50,000 |
| Temple Sholom Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| National Alliance for Musical Theatre Inc | Festival of New Musicals fund | $30,000 |
| Manhattan Class Company Inc | musical theater productions fund | $25,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club Inc | musical theater productions fund | $25,000 |
| Mercatus Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Orchestra Lumos Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc | NYPhil Spring Gala Fund | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | Maintenance and beautification of Camp Simmons Trails Fund | $20,000 |
| Greenwich Arts Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Greenwich Symphony Orchestra Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Summer Theatre of New Canaan Inc | main summer musical production fund | $20,000 |
| New York Theatre Workshop Inc | Charitable Event | $17,500 |
| Greenwich Botanical Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greenwich Riding & Trails Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Music Forward | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Society of Illustrators Inc | Original Art program | $15,000 |
| Whitby School Inc | John E. Creeden Commons fund | $15,000 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bruce Museum Inc | Night at the Museum Fund | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Historical Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Round Hill Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Greenwich Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company Inc | Roundabout Gala Fund | $7,000 |
| Whitby School Inc | Whitby Gala fund | $6,900 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orches | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts in | Charitable Event | $3,000 |
| National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts in | YoungArts Miami Gala | $3,000 |
| Outdoors for All Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Junyao Brumberg
- Matthew Brumberg
Questions people ask
Does The Giving Bee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Giving Bee Family Foundation give?
$964,400 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $18,750.
Who runs The Giving Bee Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Junyao Brumberg (Dir, Co- Pres, Sec, Treas) and Matthew Brumberg (Co- Pres, Dir).
What does The Giving Bee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.