Norman & Florence Brody Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Norman & Florence Brody Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Reisterstown, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,000 in 29 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$63,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$930,762
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was down from $69,500 the year before.
3% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,000 | 29 | $830,419 |
| 2024 | $69,500 | 33 | $862,336 |
| 2025 | $63,000 | 29 | $930,762 |
How to apply
Norman & Florence Brody Family Foundation Inc 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 Norman & Florence Brody Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 12 | $23,000 |
| California | 3 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles E Smith Life Community | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $3,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General support | $3,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | General support | $3,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | General support | $3,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General support | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $3,000 |
| ACLU | General support | $2,000 |
| Adopt A Classroom | General support | $2,000 |
| Anne Arundel Count Food Bank | General support | $2,000 |
| Bread for the City | General support | $2,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | General support | $2,000 |
| Food & Friends | General support | $2,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | General support | $2,000 |
| House of Ruth | General support | $2,000 |
| Martha's Table | General support | $2,000 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response to Hunger | General support | $2,000 |
| Mobile Medical Care | General support | $2,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General support | $2,000 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Vermont Campership Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Annapolis Maritime Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | General support | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $1,000 |
| English Empowerment Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville University | General support | $1,000 |
| Save A Child's Heart Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Brody
- Susan W Brody
- Deidre Lipsicas
Questions people ask
Does Norman & Florence Brody Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norman & Florence Brody Family Foundation Inc give?
$63,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Norman & Florence Brody Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Brody (President), Susan W Brody (Secretary) and Deidre Lipsicas (Vice President).
What does Norman & Florence Brody Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and faith communities.