The Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$46,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $39,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $39,000 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 25 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust 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 Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animals Asia | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Safe Sloth Bear IUCN Bear Specialist Group | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Program | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Intl Fund for Animal Welfare | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Painted Dog Fd co Wildlife Conservation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Red Panda Network | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lion Recovery Fund co Wildlife Conservation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| NC Wildlife Federation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Animal Welfare Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chesed FDN DogCat Rescue | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Law of the Wild | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Panthera | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sea Turtle Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Snow Leopard Conservancy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wildlife for All | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick Brodsky
- Malinda Psciotta
- Darla Brodsky
- David Jacobs
- Paul D Dyer
- Ben Farren
- David Rosenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$46,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick Brodsky (Chairman), Malinda Psciotta (Secretary), Darla Brodsky (Trustee) and David Jacobs (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and international.