Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation is a private foundation in Ghent, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $475,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$475,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $650,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $650,000 | 26 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $475,000 | 23 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Jerome and Marlene 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 Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $440,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soon Is Now Inc | General | $200,000 |
| Theatre for A New Audience | General | $100,000 |
| The Feminist Institute | General | $30,000 |
| Best | General | $10,000 |
| Belmont Child Care Association | General | $10,000 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society | General | $10,000 |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| FL Wildlife Corridor Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Mac-Haydn Theatre | General | $10,000 |
| Miami Lighthouse | General | $10,000 |
| Reach Out & Read | General | $10,000 |
| Rerun Farm | General | $10,000 |
| Wamc | General | $10,000 |
| Wild Earth | General | $10,000 |
| WMHT Public Media | General | $10,000 |
| Ghent Food Pantry | General | $5,000 |
| South Florida PBS | General | $5,000 |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | General | $5,000 |
| Chatham Public Library | General | $2,000 |
| Claverack Free Library | General | $2,000 |
| Kinderhook Memorial Library | General | $2,000 |
| Philmont Public Library | General | $2,000 |
| Valatie Free Library | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marlene Brody
- Christopher Heider
- Ann C Jardine
- Martina Ballman
- Seth Rapport
- Mallory Mort
Questions people ask
Does Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation give?
$475,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marlene Brody (President), Christopher Heider (Director), Ann C Jardine (Secretary Tr) and Martina Ballman (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jerome and Marlene Brody Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.