Brownstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brownstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$37,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$681,008
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,000 | 18 | $619,153 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 21 | $630,240 |
| 2025 | $37,500 | 17 | $681,008 |
How to apply
Brownstein 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 Brownstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 3 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $5,500 |
| New York | 2 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Island Free Library | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Washington Progress Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | General purpose | $4,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | General purpose | $3,500 |
| House With A Heart | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Newhouse Wildlife Rescue | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sanca | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Rhode Island | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Anne Arundel County SPCA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants | General purpose | $1,500 |
| ASPCA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Montgomery County Humane Society | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purpose | $500 |
| Block Island Volunteer Fire Department | General purpose | $500 |
| Weta Fdn | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Brownstein
- Eva Mezey
- Alice Brownstein
- Sarah Brownstein
- Anna Brownstein
Questions people ask
Does Brownstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brownstein Family Foundation give?
$37,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Brownstein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Brownstein (Trustee), Eva Mezey (Trustee), Alice Brownstein (Trustee) and Sarah Brownstein (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Brownstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and human services.