Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation is a private foundation in Roseland, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $438,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $126,000. 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$438,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$126,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $410,348 the year before.
53% 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 | $410,348 | 44 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $438,500 | 17 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Sophie & Arthur Brody 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 Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $373,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for A College Education | General operations | $126,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General operations | $125,000 |
| Head Royce School | General operations | $50,000 |
| Bentley School | General operations | $20,000 |
| Accelerate Change | General operations | $15,000 |
| All Americans Vote | General operations | $15,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General operations | $15,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General operations | $15,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation (Daf) | General operations | $12,500 |
| Stanford University - Stanford Live | General operations | $7,500 |
| American Independent Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| Classical KDFC | General operations | $5,000 |
| UCSF Cardiology Council | General operations | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Hills Nursery School | General operations | $3,000 |
| Children's Health Guild | General operations | $2,500 |
| Urban Adamah | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice Brody
- Donald Brody
Questions people ask
Does Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation give?
$438,500 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janice Brody (President) and Donald Brody (Secretary).
What does Sophie & Arthur Brody Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.