Brokaw Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brokaw Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$52,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1,688
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $52,500 the year before.
75% 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 | $52,500 | 11 | $8,688 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 16 | $1,688 |
How to apply
Brokaw 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 Brokaw Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $32,000 |
| New York | 7 | $17,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laguardia Community College Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Turtle Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| International Documentary Association | General support | $10,000 |
| The Thacher School | General support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Research Foundation for Suny | General support | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $1,000 |
| University of Iowa | General support | $1,000 |
| Act Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | General support | $1,000 |
| Movember Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| The East Harlem School | General support | $1,000 |
| Project Find | General support | $1,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | General support | $1,000 |
| The Brennan Center for Justice | General support | $1,000 |
| The Door | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Brokaw
Questions people ask
Does Brokaw Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brokaw Family Foundation give?
$52,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Brokaw Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Brokaw (Trustee).
What does Brokaw Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.